Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S1500736


Job Title
Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor


Position Number
P00910


Division
Academic Affairs/Provost - ACA


Department
Admissions Department


FLSA
Exempt


Salary Grade
208


Salary Classification
Admin/Professional


Annual Salary Range
$36,164 - $49,540


Hourly Salary Range

Employment Status
Full Time 12 Mos Regular


General Description


The purpose of this position is to assist and advise current and prospective transfer students in the admissions process. Recruit prospective transfer students to the University of Montevallo (UM). Establish and maintain relationships with community colleges and provide relevant knowledge in regard to UM.

Essential Job Duties

1. Contact prospective students via email, telephone, and text messaging.
2. Attend college fairs.
3. Visit community colleges and prospective transfer students.
4. Host families touring the campus.
5. Admissions staff members are responsible for reviewing and decision-making for student applicant files by evaluating standardized test scores and high school transcripts (for freshmen applicants) and college transcripts (for transfer applicants).
6. Organize student-interest receptions.
7. Organize counselors' breakfasts.
8. Attend scholarship award day events.
9. Organize invitations for fall events.
10. Update recruitment data in the Banner system.
11. Host families for Saturday tours.
12. Attend and host families for Spring, Fall and Summer preview days.
13. Meet with prospective families to review admission requirements.
14. Contact students and colleges/universities to obtain missing documentation for student applicants.
15. Manage social media account.

Additional Duties


Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and programs (Microsoft, PowerPoint, excel, etc.);
• Ability to work with SLATE, BANNER and ARGOS;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Knowledge of Montevallo's campus, faculty, employees and colleges;
• Knowledge of the admissions process;
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately via email or telephone;
• Ability to organize and manage time wisely;
• Ability to multitask job duties and assignments.

Education and Experience


The educational requirement for this position is: Bachelor's Degree Education substituted for experience? No
This position requires: 1 year of related experience. Experience substituted for education? No

Licenses, Certification or Registrations


Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid Driver's licenses
• Acceptable driving record

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• None

Environmental Working Conditions
Indoor


Travel Requirements
Moderate Travel


Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Physical Requirements


The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing: Over 2/3 of the time; walking: Over 2/3 of the time; sitting: Up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: Up to 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: Over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: Under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Over 2/3 of the time This position requires lifting: Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: Up to 2/3 of the time. This position has no special vision requirements

Open Date
03/20/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Statement


The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement


UM is an Equal Opportunity Institution

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