Assistant Director of Operations

Assistant Director of Operations


Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to
  support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:

Position Information

General Information
Position Number
001018

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Working Title
Assistant Director of Operations

Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year
12

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Nights and weekends are required occasionally.

Hours per week
40

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Enrollment Management (Adm)

Work Location
Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center

Salary Range
$50,000 - $55,482

Primary Purpose of Department
The mission of the Undergraduate Admissions Office is to meet the established University enrollment goals by recruiting undergraduate applicants. Our goal is to recruit applicants who can contribute to and profit from the University in academic programs and activities; assist prospects and applicants in realizing their academic ambitions through counseling; accurately and efficiently review academic credentials and notify applicants of decisions; and provide the University community with data necessary for advising and enrollment planning.

Our mission statement is "to provide quality service, promote quality service, promote educational opportunities and facilitate enrollment at the University". We value our position as the first contact a prospective student or the general public may have with the University. Providing timely and accurate information and effectively monitoring the admissions process is critical to the successful recruitment of qualified students. Functionally, the office staff works closely with the faculty and support units on campus and with high school counselors, parents, and community college counselors off-campus

Primary Purpose of Position
The Assistant Director of Operations provides leadership and oversight for operational functions within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, with a primary focus on application processing, academic credential evaluation, and workflow management. Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations, this position supervises a team of three Academic Credential Evaluators and ensures timely, accurate, and efficient review of undergraduate applications in support of institutional enrollment goals. The Assistant Director plays a key role in maintaining operational excellence, improving business processes, ensuring compliance with university and state policies, and supporting a student-centered admissions experience.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate a team of three Academic Credential Evaluators.
• Oversee the review and evaluation of domestic and/or international academic credentials for undergraduate admission.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity within the student information system and admissions CRM platforms.
• Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to university, state, federal, and accreditation regulations related to admissions processing and student records.
• Partner with campus stakeholders, including Enrollment Management, Registrar, Information Technology, Institutional Research, and academic colleges to support admissions operations.
• Other Information about this role:
  • Standard office environment with extended periods of computer use.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work during peak admissions periods.
  • Hybrid work eligibility may be available based on departmental needs and university policy.

Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Three years of progressively responsible experience in admissions operations, credential evaluation, enrollment management, or a related higher education function.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, or 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership and staff management capabilities.
• Experience with large public university admissions operations.
• Familiarity with domestic and international credential evaluation practices.
• Experience using systems such as Banner, Slate, PeopleSoft, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Knowledge of FERPA and higher education compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to
  support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:
  

Posting Open Date
09/21/2026

Posting Close Date
10/05/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Proposed Hire Date
10/26/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other
   
   
   
2. Where did you learn about this posting?
   
   

   (Open Ended Question)

3. *
   Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with three years of progressively responsible experience in admissions operations, credential evaluation, enrollment management, or a related higher education function?
   • Yes
   • No
   
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents



Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents