Associate Director of Admission

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

The Associate Director of Admission's main objective is to recruit students and follow through with the admissions process until students' matriculate. This position evaluates students' academic credentials and makes decisions regarding the individuals' admissibility to the University according to current admissions criteria and the University of North Carolina system requirements. This position has the authority to bind the institution to admissions decisions.

The Associate Director of Admission also works with the Director of Admission to implement and maintain marketing and communication strategies designed to recruit UNC Asheville students from all territories and geo-markets in North Carolina as well as key out-of-state markets. The Associate Director implements seamless communication campaigns. The Associate Director of Admission will also work to monitor analytics to determine if target markets are engaging as intended and tracks ROI on all communication initiatives.

The Associate Director will serve as the primary ADMFA liaison to the Communication & Marketing department and provides them with the necessary input to develop recruitment publications (for the purposes of travel and mailings); website and social media content; and digital marketing content each cycle. The Associate Director is responsible for ensuring that all ADMFA communications and media production are aligned with the University's brand platform and strategic plan.

Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution. May also consider a Bachelor's degree and three or more years of experience in communication, sales, higher education and/or marketing.

Preference is given to candidates who have the following:

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.