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Position Title: Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Position Location: Wingate Campus 

Position Summary: The primary focus of the Undergraduate Admissions Counselor is to support admitted students in becoming enrolled students. This role will be responsible for a regional recruitment territory within North Carolina and assigned other states within  the US, which will require some travel.  

This position will focus on enhancing brand awareness within the assigned territory by creating and  nurturing relationships with high school students and counselors in the area. Furthermore, the  Admissions Counselor will stay in close communication with prospective  students, both in person and online, to strengthen relationships and build their sense of familiarity and  trust with the University. They will act as a primary point of contact and support for prospective students  during their first campus visit experience. 

This position reports to the Director of First Year Admissions and is a full-time, exempt position based  out of the Wingate, NC campus. Some weekend and evening hours may be required for recruitment events. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Meet with visiting prospective students and their influencers at a part of the on campus  visit experience. 

• Create and maintain relationships with prospective students and high school counselors  via written, verbal, electronic and in-person communication. 

• Present information sessions on campus and at high schools, college fairs, community  programs and other special events. 

• Advise and counsel prospective students and families on the educational opportunities at  Wingate, admission criteria, policies and procedures, academic and major scholarship  programs and student services within the university. 

• Review admissions files and render admissions decisions.  

• Manage a regional recruitment territory within NC and assigned states within the US. 

• Assume additional responsibilities and duties as needed. 

Qualities, Knowledge, and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.  

• One year of admissions experience preferred. 

• Solid understanding of undergraduate admissions and financial aid processes preferred.

• A strong desire to be part of the campus community. 

• Self-motivated. 

• Passion for, both collaboratively and independently, fostering authentic relationships with  prospective students and their influencers in a way that represents Wingate  University. 

In addition to completing your application, please upload the following documents onto the application: current resume, a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position, names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. The system will allow more than one document to be uploaded. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application.

In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.  At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.