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Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment

University of North Carolina Charlotte
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Jul 08, 2026
Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • Two-Year Time-Limited Position
  • 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: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
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Position Number 000924
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Time Limited - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, nights and weekends required occasionally. Please note, it is a requirement for this position that the individual lives in Guilford, Forsyth or Cumberland County, NC. This will mean their duty station will be their home address. This will be a fully remote role.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department Enrollment Management (Adm)
Work Location Remote
Salary Range $51,500 -$ 55,000
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 Regional Recruitment will be primarily responsible for undergraduate student recruitment and representing UNC Charlotte in the assigned territory of Guilford, Forsyth, and Cumberland counties within North Carolina. This person will focus on extensive recruitment travel within the territory, identifying target markets, reading applications generated by students in that region, and implementing programs and initiatives designed to recruit and enroll new undergraduates. This person will represent the University in a variety of settings and will be responsible for establishing relationships, partnerships, and enrollment pipelines in the assigned territory. They will also be responsible for providing customer service through email, phone calls, and virtual meetings, travel planning, materials and records management, and compiling statistical data relating to the territory. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, independent, goal-oriented, and a skilled communicator. It is preferred that the candidate live in the Guilford, Forsyth, or Cumberland County (N.C.) area for ease of travel.
Summary of Position Responsibilities

  • This position will serve as the territory manager for the Guilford, Forsyth, and Cumberland (N.C.) region.
  • Territory management will include advising and counseling prospective students on opportunities available to them at UNC Charlotte, planning extensive recruitment travel to high schools and college fairs across the region, coordinating regional recruitment programming, and reading and evaluating first-year applicants from that territory.
  • Along with supporting general student inquiry volume, this position will also be tasked with building out and increasing the recruitment funnel for their territory.
  • Success will include building relationships with community organizations and school counselors, effective data and pipeline management, and extensive outreach and communication to prospective students and families in that territory.
  • The person in this role will be required to occasionally come to campus in Charlotte, North Carolina, for large-scale recruitment events and training.

Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree required.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Prior college admissions experience with increasing levels of responsibility in college admissions.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated professional familiarity with Guilford, Forsyth, and Cumberland (N.C.) counties' student recruitment landscape, including regional demographics and high school counselor networks.
  • Willingness to live in Guilford, Forsyth, or Cumberland County (N.C). area, travel domestically, and work non-traditional hours as needed.
  • A valid driver's license is required.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses
A valid U.S. driver's license and the ability to fly domestically are required.
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants

  • Two-Year Time-Limited Position
  • 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: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Open Date 07/08/2026
Posting Close Date 07/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 08/17/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date 07/30/2027
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  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)
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    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
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  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

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  3. *
    Do you have a bachelor's degree?

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one before the first day of hire?

    • No
    • Yes


  5. *
    It is required for this position that the individual live in Guilford, Forsyth, or Cumberland County, NC. This will mean their duty station will be their home address. This will be a fully remote role. Do you live in any of these areas or are you willing to relocate to these areas for this position?

    • Yes
    • No




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

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


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