Transfer Admission Counselor

Description

The Transfer Counselor is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of transfer students for Pace University's Pleasantville and New York City campuses. The Transfer Counselor will oversee a transfer recruitment territory, develop and implement transfer plans, and train other staff members on the transfer process. The Transfer Counselor is expected to be current with transfer recruitment and retention practices.

Application, Cover Letter and Resume required for all applicants.

Position Duties

• Meet one on one with prospective and current transfer students, review admission applications, conduct transfer credit evaluations, and serve as a primary point person for transfer admission.
• Assist newly admitted students with making a successful transition to Pace while maintaining knowledge of the undergraduate majors and programs offered, transfer articulation agreements, transfer policies, and the degree evaluation.
• Visit community colleges in assigned recruitment territory to provide information about the University to prospective students.
• Strengthen relationships with community college transfer counselors.
• Attend college fairs.
• Conduct presentations.
• Meet with prospective transfers and their families to inform them about admissions and financial aid procedures.
• Use data reports, communications strategies and goals, along with directives to manage a select group of prospects and applicants.
• Organize and facilitate both transfer information sessions and online chat sessions.
• Advise prospective students to assist in enrollment and matriculation paths.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of special transfer events.
• Generate personally developed leads/referrals from external outreach.
• Create and update transfer credit evaluations on a daily and weekly basis, including evaluation and data entry.
• Maintain various databases relating to transfer credit.
• Work with Academic Advisors, Registrar; schools and other campus contacts to provide best practices as it relates to transfer credits.
• Serve as a liaison to designated athletic teams and academic departments.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Position Qualifications

• 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: a) recruitment of prospective students; b) evaluating applications, transcripts, and supplemental documentation; and c) 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, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Night and weekend work will be required for on and off campus recruitment and special events. Must be willing to travel to different locations and work evening and weekend hours when required. Overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

Cover Letter and Resume required for all applicants.