Admission Counselor, Fuqua School of Business

Admission Counselor, Fuqua School of Business

Work Arrangement: On-Site Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY Date: May 12, 2026

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Admissions Counselor Position Summary

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Overview The Admissions Counselor provides administrative support, project management, and coordination of admissions functions primarily related to the Daytime and Accelerated Daytime MBA (AMBA) programs, and reports to the Associate Director of Admissions. This position works closely with admissions officers to support their efforts in counseling prospects and applicants, executing outreach and yield strategies, assisting with in-person and virtual events, and leveraging data to inform initiatives. The Admissions Counselor also supports the broader Admissions team as needed. This position is based in Durham, NC, and is primarily an in-person, on-campus role. Following six months of successful employment, the Admissions Counselor will be eligible to work remotely one day per week, in alignment with office policies and program needs.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and alumni, delivering a high level of customer service.
• Support the Daytime and Accelerated MBA (AMBA) teams in executing admissions processes and operational priorities.
• Support on-campus events, including Market Focused Programming and Admitted Student Weekends.
• Manage the admissions inbox, serving as the primary point of contact for general inquiries and ensuring timely responses or escalation to Admissions Advisors as needed.
• Coordinate outreach between prospective students and student clubs, facilitating meaningful connections with current students and the broader Fuqua community.
• Serve as Officer of the Day, welcoming visitors and prospective students; lead information sessions and Q&A during official campus visit programs.
• Oversee the monthly office coverage schedule for Daytime and AMBA programs, ensuring appropriate counselor staffing levels at all times.
• Evaluate applications for the Daytime and Accelerated MBA programs as a member of the Admissions Committee, including presenting candidate assessments for committee review.
• Review transcripts to assess eligibility for the Accelerated MBA program.
• Conduct admissions interviews as needed.
• Host virtual office hours for applicants, admitted students, and waitlisted candidates, providing guidance and answering questions about the Fuqua experience.
• Lead and support virtual engagement efforts, including serving as the primary presenter for information sessions, managing event logistics (scheduling, registration tracking, and Zoom coordination), assisting with event delivery, and ensuring accurate post-event data tracking.
• Execute admissions social media efforts on Instagram in partnership with the Associate Director of Admissions, who leads strategy; this role focuses on day-to-day content posting, coordination, and engagement, including collaboration with current students.
• Attend regional admissions events, representing Fuqua in key markets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $44,766.00 to USD $71,706.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: View email address on click.appcast.io; phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io).