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Graduate Admissions Specialist

University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer University of North Carolina Wilmington
  3. Location Wilmington, NC
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Student Services
  6. Posted Sep 4, 2026
  7. Reference pa-40726
Graduate Admissions Specialist at University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
The Graduate Admissions Specialist provides comprehensive support for the graduate admissions process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to prospective students. This role manages application workflows and maintains data integrity across multiple systems. The position often serves as the first point of contact for applicants and plays a critical role in representing UNCW’s Graduate School.
Duties include:
Comprehensive Application Management Support:
  • Monitor applications and material throughout the admissions cycle to ensure timely progression and resolution of issues.
  • Update and verify student application data between admissions systems; escalates complex cases.
  • Communicate professionally with a diverse population of prospective students regarding program details, application requirements, status updates, missing documentation, and admissions decisions.
Data Management:
  • Utilize multiple systems and software to research, manage, and transfer data accurately.
  • System troubleshooting and assisting campus users with the use of systems and resolution of technical issues.
  • Enter and verify graduate application data.
  • Use error reports to identify and correct missing or inaccurate data.
  • Scan and upload supplemental application materials.
Other Duties:
  • Serve as a resource for prospective students, offering clear guidance on application requirements, program details, and admissions policies.
  • Assist with documentation and recommend process improvements for graduate admissions procedures.
  • Use of Slate system facets, including workflows, forms, queries, and communication templates.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and support efforts to identify potential fraud to protect student records and institutional data.
  • Daily transmittal reconciliation for deposit of application fees.
  • Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned.
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