Admissions Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194061SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Admissions SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$40,000 - $50,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some nights and weekends as neededJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Jenkins MBA ProgramAbout the Department
The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Essential Job Duties
The Admissions Specialist will work closely with another Admissions Specialist to support recruiting functions and application processing, provide coverage for the front desk, and communicate with prospective students and applicants and other NC State constituents. This position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions – Operations for the Jenkins Graduate Programs Office.
In this role you will get to serve as the initial point of contact for individuals contacting or visiting the MBA office by responding to inquiries through the general email account and main phone line, as well as sit at the MBA front desk. Your exemplary skills in customer service will provide a high-touch and personalized experience to all candidates, current students, faculty and staff who are looking for direction to the appropriate unit for assistance.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role you will get to serve as the initial point of contact for individuals contacting or visiting the MBA office by responding to inquiries through the general email account and main phone line, as well as sit at the MBA front desk. Your exemplary skills in customer service will provide a high-touch and personalized experience to all candidates, current students, faculty and staff who are looking for direction to the appropriate unit for assistance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Enters new prospective students in the CRM – Slate Technolutions.
- Maintains application spreadsheets/data entry as needed.
- Tracks admitted student prerequisite course progress and special populations (waitlist candidates, deferrals, non-degree studies candidates, and non-registered interviewees)
- Works with Operations & CRM Coordinator as directed on Slate tasks (creating reports, creating campaigns, etc.).
- Partners with the Admissions Committee and Advising Team as needed for emails and calls to non-registered or non-matriculated students.
- Saves Graduate School email newsletter updates to the team’s Google Drive.
- Adds important Admissions Team dates to the office calendar.
- Attends Graduate School brown bag meetings and Distance Education (DE) Coordinator meetings.
- Provides support as needed with the planning and delivery of graduate program events such as recruiting sessions, orientation, residencies, graduation and other student engagement activities.
- Serves as back-up for other Admissions Specialist role as needed.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Tracks and organizes all incoming application materials utilizing Slate Technolutions (calling candidates when needed).
- Compiles application materials and creates applicant files for review for all programs.
- Processes admissions decisions in Slate Technolutions.
- Submits application fee waivers for processing.
- Mails program information packets to prospects, applicants, and admitted students.
- Takes notes during program meetings.
- Processes and distributes department mail (incoming and outgoing).
Other Responsibilities
- Assists with other projects, administrative duties, and initiatives as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Microsoft Office and Google Drive/Suite proficiency.
- Attention to detail.
- Proactive approach when handling projects and tasks.
- Problem solver and innovator.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Slate Technolutions, SIS (Student Information System) and advanced Excel functions.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
06/13/2024Earliest 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.)
06/19/2024Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume, must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
Position Number
00065357Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
University Program AssociatePosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,589 - $ 64,499Salary Grade Equivalency
GN11Alternate 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)
1.00 FTEAppointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
200201 - MBA ProgramAA/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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