General Information

Position Number 000724 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Passport Program Coordinator Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 am, some nights and weekends required.
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department Enrollment Management (Adm) Work Location Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center Salary Range $50,000 - $51,250 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; assisting prospects and applicants in realizing their academic ambitions through counseling; accurately and efficiently reviewing academic credentials and notifying applicants of decisions; and providing 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 Passport Program is a co-sponsored program between UNC Charlotte's Undergraduate Admissions Office and the Transfer Resource Center at Central Piedmont Community College ( CPCC ). The program offers counseling and advising to a select group of students at CPCC . In addition, the program offers a course at UNC Charlotte, social and academic programming and individualized attention.

The Passport Coordinator is the primary contact for the Passport Program for prospective and current Passport students as well as a resource for students who have already successfully transitioned to UNC Charlotte.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Through education, experience and training, the Passport Program Coordinator is recognized as an expert on the following topics: the college admissions process, planning for college, successfully making the transition from high school to college and from the community college to the university, transfer advising, course selection and academic success. He/she manages the Passport Program with CPCC . The Passport Coordinator is the primary contact for the Passport Program for prospective and current Passport students as well as a resource for students who have already successfully transitioned to UNC Charlotte. The Coordinator offers individualized counseling sessions and academic advising to Passport Students. In addition, he/she develops programming initiatives for students to assist with academic and social success in college, and coordinates academic advising and orientation programs for new students. The Passport Program Coordinator uses discretion and judgement when reviewing application files and rendering admissions decisions. The Coordinator utilizes academic plans of study to assist students in course selection and planning.

The Passport Program Coordinator assists in teaching several sections of UCOL 1000 at UNC Charlotte each semester. This course emphasizes academic success skills and career planning, as well as transition planning. It introduces students to the various resources at UNC Charlotte that support student success and aid in their transition to UNC Charlotte.

The Passport Program Coordinator is responsible for gathering and evaluating data on student performance and making changes to the programming offered based upon the conclusions drawn from this data. The Coordinator will also prepare annual report data on the Passport Program.

These responsibilities allow the incumbent to impact the lives and futures of individuals in the process of higher education. They also place the Passport Program Coordinator in the forefront of the public eye, thus creating a positive impression which enhances the University's position and credibility in the region and with our largest feeder community college.
Minimum Education/Experience

• Master's Degree required, or
• Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's Degree or equivalent combination if education and experience.
• 3-5 years of college admissions experience with increasing levels of responsibility in college admissions.
• Experience working with transfer students in an admissions capacity.
• Willingness to travel domestically and work non-traditional hours as needed, a driver's license is required.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to build relationships and maintain a recruitment-oriented focus

The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills. They should also exhibit the ability to analyze data to inform decision making and the flexibility to be responsible for a full-range of recruitment activities. We seek energetic candidates with a strong sense of initiative, the ability to work well independently and in a team and the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
NA
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
NA
Special Notes to Applicants

• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.

Posting Open Date 05/02/2024 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Hire Date 06/03/2024 If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information