Remote counsellor-part time and full-time

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195163SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Admissions Counselor

Anticipated Hiring Range $38,000 - $42,000

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some weekends on occasion required (for travel and special events)

Job Location

Department

Department Undergraduate Admissions

About the Department

The primary function of the Undergraduate Admissions office is to identify, attract and enroll first year and transfer students with outstanding academic ability and potential. The department’s efforts are commensurate with NC State University’s annual and long-term enrollment goals for the University.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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The purpose of this position is to assist Undergraduate Admissions in identifying, recruiting and enrolling a new academically strong student class each year. Admissions counselors provide customer service, support and recruitment to prospective students, families and stakeholders (school counselors and college bound organization contacts especially).
This position will process applications and supporting materials, in addition to articulating admissions policies and procedures to students, parents and counselors. Additionally, admissions counselors review academic credentials of first year and transfer applicants to make appropriate decisions regarding admissibility to the University. They will also manage customer service inquiries for the office (email, phone calls, in person) and maintain excellent customer service for prospective students, applicants and their associated contacts with NC State.

Other Responsibilities

Represent NC State to prospective students, parents and stakeholders by participating in such events including high school visits, college fairs and recruitment events.

Extensive contact with the public by phone, email and in person (within and outside of North Carolina).

Extensive travel, both in state and out of state and considerable public speaking. Weekend work will be occasionally required (for travel and special events).

Assist with office operations and administrative duties daily including but not limited to answering phone calls, greeting campus visitors, responding to email inquires, application processing, transfer credit processing and assisting with other special projects.

Present information sessions each week on campus for prospective students and their parents.

Counsel prospective students and their families, providing information about the University and its programs of study and admission standards, policies and procedures.

Review academic credentials of freshmen applicants to make appropriate admissions decisions, based on a holistic review of the application and supporting documents.

Majority of work is conducted in person, with occasional remote work throughout the year.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to exercise judgment and work independently.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively as a team member.

Strong organization and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines.

Computer proficiency - ability to learn and use computerized management information systems (databases).

Demonstrated ability to make accurate and consistent interpretations of a broad variety of academic and/or administrative policies and procedures.

Required License or Certification

Valid driver’s license required.

North Carolina Driver’s License within 60 days of start date.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/06/2026

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 08/12/2026

Position Number

Position Number 00112243

Position Type

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Position Classification Band Title Student Services Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Position Classification Band Level Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 90,156

Salary Grade Equivalency

Salary Grade Equivalency NC06

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training &

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