Admissions Recruiter, Transfer

Admissions Transfer Counselor

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks enthusiastic candidates who are interested in connecting students to experiences and higher education opportunities at the University of Arizona to apply for the position of Admissions Transfer Counselor. This role is responsible for engaging directly with prospective students and families, with a focus on prospective transfer students. The Admissions Transfer Counselor position fosters relationships with community college, high school, counselors, administrators and advisers, community-based organizations, and other faculty and staff. This role supports prospective students and supporters through admissions processes, educational planning, paying for college, and enrollment services, and has a primary office space on a Maricopa Community College campus.

Through interpreting academic, student services, and admissions policies and requirements, the Admissions Transfer Counselor is an effective communicator and creative problem solver, initiating proactive outreach efforts to prospective and incoming Wildcats. With the unique opportunity to manage a recruitment territory, this position is responsible for the administrative functions related to their role and proper expenditure of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel.

This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements. Some duties can be performed remotely, but others will require an in-person presence on the Maricopa Community College campus. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities - Travel and Territory Management (20%): Work independently and proactively to create and track an individualized recruitment, travel and strategic plan based on targeted enrollment goals for assigned territories. Tracks progress towards goals and determines interventions and supports accordingly. Meets students where they are, traveling via personal, rental, assigned, or university vehicle to recruitment locations, requiring flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Communication and Recruitment Outreach (30%): As a liaison and primary contact for the office and institution, actively and independently leads engagement with prospective students, counselors, parents and other constituents regarding the admission and enrollment process, procedures and related academic information. Supports directives and initiatives for the Arizona Recruitment team and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts. This role involves a high level of SMS text, email, phone correspondence with active engagement and timely follow up required.

Relationship Building (20%): Within assigned recruitment territory, develops and maintains positive relationships with educational institutions and their counseling and student support contacts. Serves as a resource specialist for communication of complex and sensitive information with respect to application, scholarship/financial aid, residency determination, academic advising/academic requirements, and admission to the University. Advises students interpreting pathways to Arizona regarding academics, funding, admission, and opportunities, and utilizes excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling abilities.

Strategic Recruitment (20%): Researches, designs and implements strategic recruitment activities in collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership. Researches, develops, and enhances initiatives to promote the University to prospective transfer students, families, and their communities. Administers and assists in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs, projects, activities and events to cultivate and recruit prospective students. Utilizes analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and interventions in recruitment and enrollment work. Stays on top of broader higher education and admissions profession topics.

Application Review (20%): Reads, evaluates and recommends admissions decisions via a comprehensive application review model for prospective students from assigned territory and other students as assigned. Counsel applicants, parent/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions and merit scholarships. Utilizes training, sound personal judgment and experience to consider each student's full academic history, in the context of where a student lived and learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to the University of Arizona. Participate in committee review and shared decision-making. Utilizes Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent and data-driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skill for helping students in a higher education setting. Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation skills. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job responsibilities. Ability to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines. Ability to maintain a high levels of customer service and meet students where they are. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Skill in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and families. Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA regulations.

Physical and Environmental Requirements: Must be able to lift boxes/materials up to 20 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Fingerprint clearance required and to be completed once hired. Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy. Position requires frequent travel for work and driving of personal and university vehicles. Reliable personal vehicle required.

Preferred Qualifications - Bilingual spoken and conversational Spanish.

FLSA - Exempt

Full Time/Part Time - Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week - 40

Job FTE - 1.0

Work Calendar - Fiscal

Job Category - Student Services

Benefits Eligible - Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay - $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type - salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade - 6

Compensation Guidance - The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level - PC2

Job Family - Recruitment & Admissions

Job Function - Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: - Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies - 1

Target Hire Date - 9/14/2026

Contact Information for Candidates - Kimberly Erdelyi | View email address on click.appcast.io

Open Date - 7/31/2026

Open Until Filled - Yes

Documents Needed to Apply - Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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