Admissions Communications Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194308SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Admissions Communications SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$47,000 - $49,500Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some weekends on occasion required (for travel and special events)Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
AdmissionsAbout the Department
The primary function of the Undergraduate Admissions office is to identify, attract, and enroll first year and transfer students with outstanding academic ability and potential. The department’s efforts are commensurate with NC State University’s annual and long-term enrollment goals for the University.
Essential Job Duties
The primary purpose of the admissions communications specialist position is to support communication efforts that provide prospective students, families and stakeholders with information about admission policies and procedures. They will field and respond to inquiries to the office through email, phone calls, social media platforms and in in-person settings. They are responsible for maintaining the admissions chatbot and texting platform, and identifying opportunities to improve the resource for users.
The admissions communications specialist will also update and maintain recruitment resources, such as admissions presentations and internal training documentation. They will travel to represent the office at local recruitment events. They will also review applications, assessing applicants’ academic credentials for admissibility to the university. They will collaborate with both the recruitment and communications teams to ensure cohesion of efforts and support larger enrollment goals.
The admissions communications specialist will also update and maintain recruitment resources, such as admissions presentations and internal training documentation. They will travel to represent the office at local recruitment events. They will also review applications, assessing applicants’ academic credentials for admissibility to the university. They will collaborate with both the recruitment and communications teams to ensure cohesion of efforts and support larger enrollment goals.
Other Responsibilities
- Travel to represent NC State to prospective students, families and stakeholders.
- Review academic credentials of applicants to make appropriate admissions decisions.
- Present information sessions on campus for prospective students and their families.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with knowledge of appropriate communication best practices and standards.
- Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences at various stages in the recruitment, admission and enrollment cycle.
- Ability to create, edit and maintain content in a variety of formats.
- Strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Must demonstrate a willingness to understand and follow trends as it relates to our target audience (prospective and admitted first year and transfer students and their families).
- Must demonstrate a desire to enhance the communication efforts to meet recruitment and enrollment outcomes.
- Must be reliable, flexible, self-motivated and demonstrate strong professionalism.
- Collaborative approach to work; this person will work on multiple projects with staff across the office to maintain and enhance recruitment and communication efforts.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as a team member.
- Work requires in-depth analysis and counseling skills along with independent judgment and discretion to render appropriate admissions decisions.
- Flexibility to travel.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with content management systems.
- Experience in a University work setting.
Required License or Certification
- NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
10/25/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
11/01/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00041288Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Public Communication SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
ContributingPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,880 - $ 96,560Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
320101 - AdmissionsAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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