Associate Director of Admissions - Morganton

State of North Carolina•Morganton, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with a statewide reach, dedicated to empowering academically talented students from across North Carolina. NCSSM offers a Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, an Online supplementary honors program, and virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition-free. The institution also provides a wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders. Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, while also embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has been a model for specialized schools globally since its founding in 1980. NCSSM is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university.
3-5 years experience in higher or secondary education.
A valid driver’s license with no serious driving-related convictions.
Ability to drive for extended periods in various traffic conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with communication plans and a robust communications schedule.
Ability to present to small and large audiences.
Ability to interpret and evaluate detailed, sensitive financial information of students and families.
Flexibility to travel 6 to 8 weeks of the year, work evenings and weekends, and occasional overnight stays.
Strong excellent critical-thinking, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Recruiting, identifying, and selecting middle and high school students who are highly talented in STEM from across North Carolina.
Serving as the lead communications coordinator, monitoring admissions/enrollment industry trends to make necessary adjustments.
Serving as the liaison with the NCSSM Communications department for writing, developing, marketing, promoting, and executing all admissions communications.
Writing, reviewing, and analyzing all correspondence to ensure accuracy and appropriate language.
Serving as the liaison for the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) on the NCSSM-Morganton campus, including analyzing and assessing credentials/documents for FAP participants.
Overseeing the Student Ambassador program on the NCSSM-Morganton campus.
Collaborating with the Associate Director for Recruitment (Durham) to utilize data for scheduling and conducting NCSSM admissions presentations in targeted areas.
Researching student, alumni, and parent contacts for potential presentations and webinars.
Coordinating day, evening, and weekend presentations to promote NCSSM's programs (Online, Residential, Summer Ventures, NCSSM Connect).
Ensuring recruitment strategies align with UNC System and NCSSM goals.
Executing a high level of customer service when communicating with prospective students, families, and constituents.
Collaborating with Office of Admissions leadership and the NCSSM Communications team to design and market materials and content.
Bringing awareness of new developments or trends for recruitment materials.
Creating and implementing a comprehensive communications plan with specialized messages for targeted prospective applicants.
Establishing, reviewing, and updating all Admissions correspondences, templates, calendars, and other communications materials.
Tracking inventory of admissions materials.
Assisting the Director of Admissions with oversight of the Financial Assistance Program (FAP) as the primary point of contact on the NCSSM-Morganton campus.
Guiding families through the FAP application process, reviewing and analyzing financial and medical documents.
Maintaining databases to track FAP certification statuses and expirations.
Monitoring expenditures and deposits of each Foundation budget.
Working with the NCSSM-Durham FAP officer to enhance processes for cross-campus FAP events.
Advising, supporting, and providing guidance to prospective families on completing and preparing for a competitive application and enrollment process.
Working with families who may have extenuating circumstances and special needs throughout the application process.
Assisting non-finalist families with understanding areas of strength and improvement for future college and scholarship opportunities.
Serving as a resource to families in the state regarding educational enrichment opportunities.
Contributing to the logistics of all NCSSM-Morganton Admissions events.
Working with staff members to ensure efficient and effective execution of event logistics (parking, setup, etc.).
Assisting students and families with providing accurate information about NCSSM-Morganton events.
Collecting, reviewing, and evaluating credentials and documents to determine an applicant's admissibility.
Assisting the Director of Admissions in determining residency eligibility for prospective students using the Residency Determination Services (RDS).
Reviewing and confirming congressional districts are accurate.