Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Position Number 617391

FLSA Exempt

Tenure Track:
No

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range: $34,187 - $52,269

Be an Eagle – Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution – we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work‑life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

The Assistant Director – Undergraduate Admissions will focus heavily on managing travel processes, including the annual recruitment calendar, responding to 500+ travel requests, processing event payments, corresponding with alumni to assist with recruitment efforts, and utilizing data to inform decisions under the direction of the Associate Director. This position will directly supervise the campus tour coordinator and student ambassadors, serve as backup to the campus tour coordinator, and act as Associate Director or Director in their absence.

• Proven excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Ability to present information in one‑on‑one settings and in small or large group situations.
• Prioritization, planning, and decision‑making skills with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and student information systems (e.g., BANNER, DATATEL, Admission
  
  PROS).
• Excellent customer service, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking in large and small group settings.
• Ability to engage with a variety of populations and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Experience reviewing and managing student applications, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality of all records via the BANNER system.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends and willingness to travel frequently.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and student employees and establish effective working relationships.

Bachelor’s degree required with at least 3 years of admissions and/or management/program coordination experience preferred. Degree must be earned from an accredited institution. Experience involving public contact, oral and written communication, and interpretation of policies and procedures in higher education or related educational capacity preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, an equal opportunity employer. NCCU is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

• Manage travel for the office of undergraduate admissions, including the annual recruitment calendar, responding to 500+ travel requests, processing event payments, and communicating with alumni for recruitment efforts.
• Utilize data to inform decisions under the direction of the Associate Director and produce annual travel and campus tour reports.
• Directly supervise the campus tour coordinator and student ambassadors; serve as backup in their absence.
• Serve on the Undergraduate Admissions…