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Director, Admissions

North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  3. Location Raleigh, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Director
  6. Posted Sep 1, 2026
  7. Reference pa-234479
Director, Admissions at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
The Poole College of Management is seeking a strategic, data-driven Director of Undergraduate Admissions to lead recruitment, yield, and enrollment initiatives. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Director will develop and implement strategies to attract and enroll a strong undergraduate student body while advancing the College’s enrollment priorities.

As the College’s primary undergraduate admissions resource, you will collaborate with University Enrollment Management and Student Services (EMAS), College leadership, academic programs, Student Affairs, Marketing and Communications, Development, and external partners. You will also supervise professional and student staff, lead the Student Ambassador program, and manage an annual admissions budget of approximately $40,000.

In this role, you will:

Lead Recruitment and Yield
  • Develop and execute first-year and transfer recruitment and yield strategies aligned with College enrollment goals.
  • Lead prospective and admitted student events, information sessions, outreach campaigns, and recruitment programming.
  • Build partnerships with schools, community colleges, community organizations, and pre-college programs to strengthen prospective student pipelines.
  • Represent Poole College in university-wide recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
Drive Data-Informed Enrollment Planning
  • Analyze applicant, admission, enrollment, yield, and student profile data to identify trends and guide strategy.
  • Provide College leadership with enrollment insights, recommendations, and opportunities.
  • Establish measures to evaluate recruitment and yield effectiveness and refine strategies based on results.
  • Track prospective student engagement and enrollment outcomes.
Manage Admissions Programs and Systems
  • Serve as the College’s primary resource and subject-matter expert for the Slate admissions platform.
  • Lead the Dean’s Scholars selection process and recruitment activities connected to pre-college partnerships.
  • Participate in admissions and enrollment committees, including the Global Scholarship Committee.
  • Collaborate with Student Affairs and Advocacy to connect recruitment and enrollment efforts with student engagement.
Lead People and Programs
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop professional and student staff.
  • Lead the Student Ambassador program, including selection, training, development, and engagement.
  • Strengthen admissions processes, practices, and operations within the Office of Undergraduate Programs.
Build Partnerships and Manage Resources
  • Serve as a primary liaison with EMAS and represent Poole College on university enrollment initiatives and committees.
  • Manage the undergraduate admissions budget and allocate resources to support recruitment and yield priorities.
  • Collaborate across the College to advance enrollment goals and advise leadership on admissions trends, opportunities, and emerging needs.
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