"Transfer Admissions Officer"

Job Details

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

University of Bridgeport is seeking candidates for the position of Transfer Admissions Officer. This position recruits prospective students, facilitates admission requirements and provides support and guidance to prospective students throughout the enrollment process. This position will be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Facilitates all enrollment activities for students pursuing enrollment into the University.
• Provides appropriate follow up and follow through with prospective students from point of inquiry through enrollment.
• Assesses student need, and presents information as to why and how the University may benefit a student’s personal, academic and professional goals.
• Independently manages office priorities including student outreach and follow-up, reviewing applications
• Review and make decisions on applications for transfer students applying into the University
• Execute weekend tours and information sessions independently; participates in open houses, accepted student day events, as well as other in-person or virtual events
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some weekday evenings and Saturdays
• Contributes to strategic yield initiatives; ability to develop ideas and execute
• Collects all necessary documents and paperwork toward enrollment including applications, transcripts, and immunization records.
• Presents information on the process to apply for Financial Aid, schedules financial aid appointments and acts as the primary liaison to the Financial Aid Office.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Extensive high touch customer service skills
• Communication and active listening skills
• Collaborative skills
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of all University academic programs, policies and procedures
• Proficient in MS Office and Slate
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with the following or any equivalent combination of education, work experience and training:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 months of experience in admissions, customer service, or sales preferred but not required

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment

	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Outdoor Weather Conditions				X
Work with fumes or airborne particles		X
Work near moving mechanical parts		X
Risk of electrical shock		X
Vibration		X

Physical Activity

	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Standing				X
Walking				X
Sitting			X
Talking & Hearing				X
Using hands/fingers to handle/feel				X
Climbing or balancing		X
Bending, pulling, pushing		X
Driving				X

Lifting Requirements

	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds		X
Up to 25 pounds		X
Up to 50 pounds		X
Up to 75 pounds		X
Up to 100 pounds		X
Over 100 pounds		X

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

• X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
• X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)