"Transfer Counselor"

Transfer Counselor

Company: Pace University

Job Location: New York City and Pleasantville campuses

Category: Admissions and Enrollment

Type: Full-Time

Pace University is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. To add to our esteemed staff, we are seeking an experienced Transfer Counselor to be responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of transfer students for Pace University’s Pleasantville and New York City campuses.

Responsibilities:

The Transfer Admission Counselor will oversee a transfer recruitment territory, develop and implement transfer plans, and train other staff members on the transfer process. You will be expected to be current with transfer recruitment and retention practices. Full responsibilities include meeting one on one with prospective and current transfer students, reviewing admission applications, conducting transfer credit evaluations, and serving as a primary point person for transfer admission. You will also assist newly admitted students with making a successful transition to Pace and maintain knowledge of the undergraduate majors and programs offered, transfer articulation agreements, transfer policies, and the degree evaluation.

Position Duties:

• Visiting community colleges in assigned recruitment territory to provide information about the University to prospective students.
• Strengthening relationships with community college transfer counselors.
• Attending college fairs.
• Conducting presentations.
• Meeting with prospective transfers and their families to inform them about admissions and financial aid procedures.
• Using data reports, communications strategies and goals, and directives to manage a select group of prospects and applicants.
• Organizing and facilitating both transfer information sessions and online chat sessions.
• Advising prospective students to assist in enrollment and matriculation paths.
• Participating in the planning and implementation of special transfer events.
• Generating personally developed leads/referrals from external outreach.
• Creating and updating transfer credit evaluations on a daily and weekly basis, including evaluation and data entry.
• Maintaining various databases relating to transfer credit.
• Working with academic advisors, Office of Student Assistance; schools and other campus contacts to provide best practices as it relates to transfer credits.
• Serving as a liaison to designated internal departments.
• Performing other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years in admissions and/or academic advisement preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint is necessary.
• Must be well versed in admission standards, degree programs, and student financial services and scholarships.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities.
• Well-organized, with excellent customer service.
• Possess strong verbal and written communications skills required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated undergraduate experience in: recruitment of prospective students, evaluating applications, transcripts, and supplemental documentation, along with making admissions decisions on prospective applicants, to include full consideration of academic records and subjective criteria.
• Experience working with transfer student populations preferred. Experience with SCT Banner and CRM Slate preferred.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM or 10AM-6PM. Nights and weekends as needed for on and off campus recruitment and special events. Must be willing to travel and work evening and weekend hours when required. Night and weekend work will be required. Overnight travel may be required.

Base pay is $64,350 / Year. Please apply at: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6000630.careers?ShowJob=654714584

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

About Pace University

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities. Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.