Assistant Director of Student Recruitment and Transfer Services

Raleigh, NC

About The Department

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) is a world leader in the sustainability and stewardship of the planet we share. Across a broad array of programs, we supply students with the technical expertise and hands-on experience they need to thrive in their careers. Our faculty and staff work across disciplines and partner with government, businesses, and other educational institutions to find innovative solutions to global challenges. We are recognized as experts in the management of land and other natural resources and for providing solutions at the intersection of natural and built environments.

In keeping with NC State’s land-grant mission, we are dedicated to securing a healthier, more sustainable future for North Carolinians and all global citizens. CNR’s high-quality academic offerings and emphasis on hands-on learning are why it is a global academic leader in the sustainable use of natural resources.

The Academic Affairs Office (AAO) is a key office in CNR for supporting student success across the whole student experience by providing student advocacy and strategic initiatives for student recruitment, enrollment management, courses and curricula, student success, academic advising, student enrichment, and career services. CNR AAO also works closely with the CNR Office of College Culture and Community, whose mission is to foster connection, well-being, and belonging by coordinating engagement opportunities within CNR and with local communities.

CNR consists of the Departments of Forestry and Environmental Resources, Forest Biomaterials, and Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, and the Center for Geospatial Analytics. These units educate over 2,100 students each year, while also providing leadership within their industries through various cooperatives and consortia, and generating $50 billion in annual economic impact primarily through their research and extension efforts. Additionally, Forest Assets manages more than 94,000 acres of forests across North Carolina that are used for teaching, research, extension, and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Strategic Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment plan to manage enrollment in all CNR academic programs, with a primary focus on undergraduate degree programs.
  • High-Impact Engagement: Work closely with CNR departments to coordinate and lead on-campus visitation days, CNR Open House, admitted student yield programming, and off-campus high school/community events. Seek out opportunities for CNR to engage with high school curricula and student groups and have representation at aligned outreach events such as 4H, Envirothon, and the NC Science Festival.
  • Digital Advocacy: Partner with the communications team to create data-informed recruitment materials, social media campaigns, and email sequences that resonate with prospective students and their families.
  • Relationship Management: Act as a primary liaison for high school counselors across North Carolina and other external stakeholders, and with CNR academic programs and other campus partners.
  • Academic Advising Support: Work closely with CNR academic programs to ensure a seamless transition for students to their academic advisor by assisting, when needed, with new student onboarding and introductory academic advising.
• Undergraduate Transfer Student Services
  • Pathway Architecture: Serve as the lead coordinator for transfer student recruitment and admissions, working closely with the CNR academic programs to ensure transfer students receive pre-admission academic advising and a clear roadmap to degree completion.
  • Transfer Partnerships: Represent CNR with transfer student pathway programs, such as NC State Community College Collaboration (C3) and WolfPack Connect.
  • Community College Liaison: Work with the CNR academic departments to strengthen relationships with NC Community College partners and to develop and maintain formal transfer 2+2 agreements and articulation pathways.
  • Transitional Success: Serve as the coordinator for transfer transitional success by helping ensure that these students get onboarded quickly, build community, and are able to navigate academic policies and processes during their first semester. This may include serving as an instructor for the transitional success course (CNR 303) and introductory academic advising support.
• Operational Supervision: Direct the work of student workers involved with student recruitment and transitional success.
• Data Monitoring and Reporting: Systematically capture and analyze recruitment and enrollment data, regularly assess the ROI of various initiatives and use it to inform future strategic goals, and keep College and Departmental leadership updated on outcomes.
• Policy Integration: Stay apprised of university-wide policies to provide accurate guidance to prospective students and faculty/staff.
• Campus Citizenship: Represent the College on relevant university-level and college-level committees and keep informed of industry best practices and trends.

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Communications, Marketing, a major offered in CNR, or related fields; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of significant experience in college recruiting or admissions, or other related academic affairs.
• Other Required Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate relationships with a wide range of populations and partners.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, but particularly to high school and community college students.
  • Ability to work autonomously yet collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated ability with analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple ongoing and complex projects.
  • Ability to work occasional nights/weekends and overnight travel.
  • Ability to regularly keep up to date with the latest trends in student recruitment and transfer services in higher education.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Slate CRM or similar enrollment management platforms.
  • Experience teaching student success courses at the undergraduate level.
  • Experience with academic advising or other student support services.
  • Experience with data management and analysis.
  • Knowledge of North Carolina’s Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
  • A passion for the environment, sustainability, and the mission of the College of Natural Resources.
• Required License(s) Or Certification(s):
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Valid NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire.

Pay

$66,000 - $72,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; with frequent overnight travel, occasional night and weekend work required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• Childcare benefits
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status.