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Student Services Specialist II
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Position Number: 5915188
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Student Services Specialist II

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: 1/12/2025 at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to develop productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to plan and manage a successful admission process. This position will also lead in the implementation of projects that meet strategic services and provide highly effective data analysis to drive decisions supporting recruiting and admissions. Oversee all matters relating to the departmental review of applications, ensuring equal, fair, and timely consideration of all applicants. Sign off on all departmental recommendations for admission/rejection. Recruit a diverse, qualified and talented group of students to the university; assist with on-campus recruitment events, conveying information about the university and the admissions process to prospective students, traveling to graduate college fairs, conferences, and programs to recruit students to the university. Assist assigned graduate programs with recruitment strategies and implementation.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Master's degree; or an equivalent combination of a Bachelor's degree and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge of recruitment strategies, including prospective student management; knowledge of the production process and project management; knowledge of current software used by university; such as: Banner, Admissions Pros, Certiphi,; knowledge of web user interface issues and their resolution; knowledge of college admission setting with effective managerial, and human relations skills; ability to work effectively with students, peers and community organizations; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; ability to work flexible schedules; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent editing; great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central 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.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.