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Duke University is hiring an Admissions Officer, Undergraduate Admissions to recruit prospective students and evaluate applicants for Duke's undergraduate class. The officer represents Duke to students, parents, alumni, and school counselors, and takes part in deciding who is admitted. Depending on experience, the hire may come in as an Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director.

Highlights

Represent Duke at high schools, college fairs, and other events for students, parents, alumni, and school counselors.
Evaluate applications and take part in the selection process that shapes the undergraduate class.
Plan and run on-campus and off-campus recruitment events, and lead information sessions for both small and large groups.
Collaborate with student volunteers and campus partners who support admissions work.
Requires a bachelor's degree, excellent writing and public speaking skills, and a valid driver's license that must be shown during the hiring process.
Prefer 1 to 3 years of admissions, college counseling, or education experience, plus the ability to explain the value of a broad liberal arts, science, and engineering education.
Work weekends and extended hours during the peak seasons of fall and January through April.
Travel two to four weeks each year for recruitment.
Handle applicant information with strict confidentiality and good judgment.
The posted salary range is $45,661 to $90,515 per year.

Admissions Officer, Undergraduate Admissions Full Description

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Duke University is looking for an Admissions Officer to join our team of admissions professionals. Depending on your experience, you may be hired as an Admissions Officer, Senior Admissions Officer, or Assistant Director. In this role, you will help shape the future of Duke by engaging with prospective students and guiding them through the admissions process.

You will represent Duke to students, parents, alumni, and school counselors, evaluate applications, and plan recruitment events. If you enjoy working independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities, and using data to inform decisions, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work in a deadline-driven environment.
Valid driver's license (must be presented during hiring process).

Preferred Qualifications

Duke graduate preferred.
1-3 years of prior admissions, college counseling, or education experience.
Ability to articulate the benefits of a broad-based liberal arts and science and engineering education.

Other Requirements

Position requires weekends and extended hours during peak seasons (fall and January-April).
Travel 2-4 weeks annually.
Strict confidentiality and good judgment required.

Essential Duties

Represent Duke University at high schools, college fairs, and events.
Evaluate applications and participate in the selection process.
Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
Conduct information sessions for large and small groups.
Collaborate with student volunteers and campus partners.

Job Code: 00001833 ADMISSIONS OFFICER, UG ADMISSIONS

Job Level: 70

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $45,661.00 to USD $90,515.00. 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.

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.

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