Associate Director Of Admissions, Recruiting -

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
This position supervises our campus-based Enrollment/Assistant Directors of Admission officers. This position also: reviews the academic credentials of candidates for admission and renders admission decisions; designs and implements marketing and recruitment strategies and travels to schools and communities within the region; develops and manages a major project related to the core mission of the office; and provides counseling, information and services to prospective students, groups, families, other counselors as needed via formal presentations, counseling sessions, phone, email and other avenues of communication.
Minimum Qualifications
A relevant post-Baccalaureate degree is required. A minimum of 5 years of experience with a University Admission Office is preferred, for candidates with relevant experience that is comparable with independent instructional activities associated with the delivery and/or management of Admission Office functions and experience, Enrollment Management functions and experience, and/or Admission Office related student support functions. The duties of this position relate to Admission Office staff management and supervision and recruitment and marketing practices directly related to the University’s Strategic Plan.
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Posting Text
Open Date 04/28/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online to be considered. Please attach resume, cover letter and list of professional references. For more information on this position, please contact Michael “Mike” Langford at [email protected] or call (828)227-7317.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at [email protected].
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.