Transfer Admission Counselor

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Position Information

Posting Number S000816 Position Title Transfer Admission Counselor Department Admissions Division Enrollment Management and Marketing Supervisor Title Associate Director of Transfer Admission Status Full Time Regular Position Summary

To establish and maintain contact with prospective North Central College transfer students in order to provide information about the College, including our application process, financial aid and scholarship availability, and transfer policies. To achieve or exceed goals with regard to the number of qualified transfer students who enroll at North Central College.

Description of Key Responsibilities

1.Interact with students formerly or currently enrolled at a community college or a four‐year college who may be qualified and interested in becoming North Central College students. Ensure that contact is established and maintained with these prospective students.

2.Represent North Central at college fairs, and visit community colleges on a regular basis; engage and provide prospective transfer students with information and literature about the College.

3.Meet with community college counselors, advisors and transfer center coordinators in order to keep them informed of North Central's activities and programs.

4.Perform unofficial transcript evaluations and grade point calculations. Guide students through the processes of applying for admission and financial aid; meet with students (both on-campus & virtually) and assist them in making their transfer decision.

5.Review transfer applications, transcripts, and related supplemental documents and calculate grade point averages in order to make both admission and academic scholarship recommendations.

6.Assist prospective transfer students and their families in the process of understanding, applying for, and assessing scholarships and financial aid.

7.Serve on office or College committees/teams in support of activities related to transfer admission and enrollment processes. When necessary, assist in planning, promoting, and implementing new transfer student orientation programs.

8.Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the College's mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College's Strategic Plan.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

An individual in this position must possess the proficiency, wherewithal, and knowledge of principles and processes for providing high‐quality customer and personal services to both internal and external customers of the College.

• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective transfers regarding numerous aspects of the College and transfer admission processes; ability to perform unofficial transcript evaluations and grade point average calculations.

• Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission‐related processes such as financial aid, advising and orientation. Knowledge of the organization and operation of community colleges from which transfer students are commonly recruited.

• Ability to work independently and manage assignments, working remotely (if needed).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to compile, summarize and analyze data to prepare reports which are accurate, thorough yet concise, and professionally formatted.

• Ability to use common business‐oriented computer‐based systems. Familiarity with Outlook, CRM's, Teams, Excel, Word, Web research and electronic communication is preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics

More than perhaps any other factor, the degree to which a college attracts and retains good students determines the success or failure of that institution. The individual in this position is a key player in this activity and has a profound impact on those outcomes.

Each year transfer students account for one‐third of the new undergraduate students enrolled at North Central College. The individual in this position plays a significant role in the critically important process of contacting and recruiting these transfer students.

In addition to possessing extensive knowledge of North Central College policies and programs, both administrative and academic, the transfer counselor must be able to consistently demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly in regard to relating to students seeking a transfer. Also, the transfer counselor may be the primary contact with community college counselors and advisors, transfer center coordinators, and guidance counselors, and impressions made with these key individuals can have a powerful effect on the success of recruiting efforts.

The nature of this position is such that some evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Education/Training

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience

At least one year of experience working with the college admission process is preferred.

Experience with transfer students or as a transfer student would be helpful. Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

A valid Illinois driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.

Is This a Temporary Position? No Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your highest level of education?

• Doctorate

• ABD

• Master's Degree

• Bachelor Degree

• Associate's Degree

• Some College

• High School Diploma/GED

• Less than High School Diploma/GED

• Do you have a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts?

• Yes

• No

• Please select the answer that best describes your admission experience:

• I do not have experience in college admissions or a related field; I am like a blank canvas, ready to be shaped.

• I have experience in college admissions or a related field that equals less than 1 year.

• I have 1-3 years of experience in college admissions or a related field.

• I have more than 3 years of experience in college admissions or a related field.

• I have work experience with college transfer admissions.

• Do you have a current and unencumbered driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• What pay rate would be acceptable to you?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

• Contact Information for 3 References

Optional Documents