• Participate in recruitment activities, including responding to email and web-based inquiries quickly; presenting at virtual information sessions for prospective students; presenting, or otherwise working at on-campus school and university transfer student events and events with community college partners; and engaging in post-event follow-up with prospective students from all types of events. These may include evening and weekend recruitment commitments.
• Engage with prospective students to encourage and assist them through the application process.
• Assist prospective undergraduate students with understanding what will transfer and what needs to be taken, major selection, how to apply for financial aid and scholarships, and other pre-enrollment issues to ensure a smooth transition.
• Assist enrolled online undergraduate students with course selection and pathway planning, academic goal setting, and development.
• Assist with first-year and transfer new student orientations, as well as participate in advising and registration sessions for returning and readmitted students each semester.
• Utilize technology to communicate with students in the most effective ways.

• Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities or projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to embrace innovative recruiting and advising practices using technology.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a team environment and to make a positive contribution toward the mission and vision of the organization.
• Adept at interacting with others in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution and a minimum of 2 years of experience contributing to student recruitment or student advising in a higher education setting.
• Proven experience working with diverse populations in a higher education setting.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes days/evenings/weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience working with Online students and student recruitment.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office, Ellucian BANNER, Slate, and Canvas.

About The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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