Transfer Admissions Counselor

Position Information

Vacancy Number: S-01142 Position Title: Transfer Admissions Counselor Classification Title: Student Recruiter Department: Admissions and Recruiting Employment Type: Full-Time Special Instructions to Applicants:

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position recruits prospective transfer and special population students by conducting private visits at Alabama community colleges, as well as participating in college fairs, advising workshops and other relevant recruitment events.

• In addition, the position participates in transfer admission yield activities both on and off campus. Provides advising to prospective students and parents about transfer admission. Builds positive relationships with community college personnel. Unofficially evaluates transfer credits according to established policies and procedures.

• This position works closely with the Director of Admissions to analyze trends, set goals and develop/implement recruitment and yield activities.

• Establish strong working relationships with academic advisors and academic departments to successfully ensure advising, services and seamless transition to students enrolling through concurrent enrollment agreements and other agreements with partner community colleges.

• The Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for specialized coordination duties related to partner community colleges by constant interactions with colleagues there intended to assist in the recruitment, admission and enrollment of qualified undergraduate students.

• Assist with prospective student communication plans for transfers. Work with Admissions' Communication and Technology Manager to oversee the communication plans and materials that we distribute to two-year counselors and students.

• Assist with prospective transfer student recruitment events. Work to ensure that all transfer related activities in the recruitment plan are carried through.

• Assist all students with admissions, financial aid, registration processes; plan and/or participate in student activities; make presentations to student/parent groups.

• Maintain equipment, office files, and student records; answer telephone and provide assistance to callers; and provide assistance to students/visitors.

• Assist with on-campus recruitment; evaluate transcripts; assist related student services offices/functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of student systems as related to admissions (preferably BANNER), databases, and Microsoft products

• Knowledge of acceptable advising and/or recruiting techniques and practices

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations

• Ability to recruit students

• Skill in making written and oral presentations

• Interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree is required.

Job Open Date: 05/16/2024 This posting will remain open until closed: Yes Job Close Date: Salary Band: 105 About the University/College

Located in Alabama's vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don't just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Quick Link https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6759 Position Profile Link

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Professional Reference Sheet