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Enrollment Counselor / Assistant Director - #000218,

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The title of this position is based on qualifications and years of experience in the profession.

Key responsibilities for an Enrollment Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission – include: 1) providing information to students and their families concerning the benefits of a college education and the available means of acquiring it; 2) disseminating specific and accurate information concerning admission, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life at WCU to prospective students, families, and counselors; (3) evaluating academic credentials to determine admissibility and rendering admission decisions; (4) designing and implementing activities and programs to enhance the yields of prospects to enrolled students; 5) coordinating special projects related to student recruitment; and 6) improving the image of Western Carolina University by assisting in the design and development of print and electronic marketing materials which reflect the quality academic programs offered by the university. This position requires weekly travel in addition to limited evening and weekend work. Work will be identified based in regions of North Carolina, identified by the institution. This position will be in Cullowhee for all Open House and other recruiting events as needed, as well as up to one day per academic semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). This position will identify and cultivate relationships with high school counselors, community college counselors, as well as community-based organization (CBO’s) leaders. They will conduct recruitment activity at other regional schools, i.e. high schools, community colleges, and also participates in regional forums, when asked, as a representative of WCU Admissions Office.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the employer.
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution on/before the begin work date

Preferred Qualifications
An advanced degree and one year of admissions experience is preferred.

Position Type
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year
12

Posting Text

Open Date
02/24/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.

For questions or additional information please contact Amanda Horne at ahorne@email.wcu.edu

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.

EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; 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. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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.

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