"Transfer Admission Counselor"

Job Details

Position Purpose:

The Transfer Admission Counselor is responsible for recruitment of full-time and part-time transfer students to undergraduate programs. This position also counsels prospective transfer students throughout the admission process.

Core Competencies:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned, including voluntary participation in university committees, activities and events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as a member of the Transfer Enrollment team. Assumes responsibility for the recruitment of transfer students from assigned territory.
• Helps manages community colleges visits, college fairs, businesses, and other venues, based on past data, for the purpose of recruiting transfer students.
• Researches and provides accurate information about Aurora’s degree programs and admission procedures for prospective transfer students.
• Counsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options as applicable. Advises prospective transfer students regarding majors at AU according to each student’s interests and academic background.
• Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures; reporting back any needed changes.
• Develops communication strategies that will effectively promote Aurora University and transfer recruitment, including daily and weekly contact management.
• Recommends and implements strategies to meet enrollment goals for transfer students.
• Evaluates college transcripts to determine whether student meets admission guidelines. Reads, interprets, and evaluates students’ academic credentials and make admission/denial and scholarship decisions.
• Helps coordinate transfer student events and orientations throughout the year.
• Provides in-depth financial aid information to prospective transfer students, including explanation of the financial aid process and transfer scholarship opportunities; works with the student and/or family to determine a comprehensive financial plan for attendance at the university, often dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Supervises student intern to assist in fulfilling admission representative duties.
• Engage with current CRM, Colleague and other technology recruitment strategies; actively recommend ideas and process improvements.
• Evaluates transcripts for unofficial evaluation, as well as utilizes TES for transfer equivalency.
• Supports transfer staff with TES
• Supports enrollment to help meet transfer and overall enrollment goals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s) or College’s administration.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Experience in higher education important. Experience in admissions, or sales preferred.

Skills:

• Sensitivity to the needs of and ability to relate well to transfer and adult students is necessary.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Customer-service orientation and professional manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software essential. Knowledge of Colleague/Slate preferred.
• Knowledge of TES, preferred.
• Ability to handle and act upon confidential information.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents; and to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, students and the general public.
• Ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines required. Flexibility with an evolving work situation.

Special Requirements: Valid Illinois driver's license. Ability to travel regularly to community colleges and career fairs, providing own vehicle. Some evening and Saturday hours required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to move about campus and other locations. Ability to interact via telephone, in person and via electronic media.

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $40,000-$46,000 per year. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.