Associate Director of Admission

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work required. Work schedules must be flexible due to the changes in the recruiting cycle and the academic year, i.e.,

1) during the travel seasons in the fall and the spring,

2) prior to and during regular registration periods,

3) follow-up activities such as telephone contacts during evening hours,

4) visitation programs scheduled on weekends throughout the year and

outreach programs scheduled in the public and private schools during evening hours.
5) outreach programs scheduled in the public and private schools during evening hours.

The Associate Director of Admission is a full-time, exempt EHRA Staff position within the Division of Admission & Financial Aid. The core objective of this role is to recruit students and manage the admissions process through matriculation, with a focus on high-impact events, communication strategy, and team development. The individual has the authority to bind the institution to admissions decisions. This position has the authority to bind the institution to admissions decisions.

This position also involves outreach actions to increase awareness of UNC Asheville with high school, transfer, traditional, non-traditional and international students as well as parents, secondary schools and community colleges personnel in order to bring them into the process of working with prospective students, applicants and newly matriculating students.

The Associate Director is responsible working with the Senior Director of Admission for envisioning, planning, and executing targeted recruitment initiatives to increase enrollment and position UNC Asheville as a premiere liberal arts and sciences university. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, organizing successful events for both transfer and first year students, strengthening institutional relationships through both new and existing MOUs, and working with various campus constituents such as alumni and faculty to increase the reach of recruitment efforts.

The Associate Director will provide mentorship and leadership for the Recruitment staff and serve as a resource to the team in the absence of the Director.

This role will also be responsible for special projects as assigned by the Senior Director of Recruitment. Examples of special projects may include: liaising with Student Affairs to manage housing waivers and exceptions, preparation for the Minimum Course Requirement exceptions committee and oversight of the deferral process for admitted students.

A Master's Degree is preferred but may also consider a Bachelor's with significant relevant experience. Outstanding public speaking, oral and written skills, excellent computer skills, outstanding customer service skills and a valid driver's license are required.

Previous experience in admissions and/or K-12 education is preferred. Candidates with 2-4 years of experience working with students in the K-12, community college, or university setting are strongly preferred. May also consider applicants with experience working in a higher education setting. Familiarity with the UNC System and/or UNC Asheville alumnus would be ideal.

The individual in this position must effectively demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.