"Transfer Student Admissions Specialist"

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

This position recruits prospective undergraduate transfer 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

• Facilitates all enrollment activities for transfer students pursuing enrollment into the University.
• Liaise between the academic departments with enrollment caps to ensure a seamless application process and achieve our goals.
• Oversee the admissions and enrollment process for the online and accelerated undergraduate programs, enrolling students in all 6 start terms.
• Maintains and updates database of transfer credit equivalencies for courses taken at other institutions.
• Manage the transfer credit evaluation process to make sure students are aware of their degree plan in a timely manner.
• Assesses student need, and presents information as to why and how The University of Bridgeport may benefit a students personal, academic and professional goals.
• Counsels prospective applicants on the admissions process via online and in person appointments, phone, email, text and social media from point of inquiry through enrollment.
• Oversees the collection application materials and reviews complete applications for admission based on the criteria set by the University.
• Schedules and presents in-person information sessions and online webinars for admissions as well as the Dental Hygiene & Nursing programs.
• Develops relationships with 2 year institution career centers to encourage students to continue their education with UB.
• Attends and presents at community college visits and college fairs where prospective undergraduate students are in attendance.
• 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 SonisWeb.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

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: Bachelors 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. Physical Activity: None. Lifting Requirements: None. Vision requirements: Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception.

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