Transfer Admission Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S000970


Position Title
Transfer Admission Counselor


Department
Admissions


Division
Enrollment Management and Marketing


Supervisor Title
Associate Director of Transfer Admission and Initiatives


Status
Full Time Regular


Salary Range
$43,888


Position Summary


To establish and maintain contact with prospective North Central College transfer students in order to provide information about the College, including our application process, financial aid and scholarship availability, transfer credit evaluations, and policies. To achieve or exceed goals with regard to the number of qualified transfer students who enroll at North Central College.

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Interact with students formerly or currently enrolled at a community college or a four-year college who may be interested in becoming North Central College students. Ensure that contact is established and maintained with these prospective students; keep North Central top of mind for them.
2. Represent North Central at college fairs, and visit community colleges on a regular basis; engage and provide prospective transfer students with information and literature about the College.
3. Meet with community college advisors and transfer center coordinators in order to keep them informed of North Central's activities and programs; establish a strong partnership as they influence students' enrollment decisions.
4. Guide students through the processes of applying for admission and financial aid; meet with students (both on-campus & virtually) and assist them in making their transfer decision, including sharing how their credits transfer, what their cost of attendance would be, and what opportunities North Central has that would be worth their investment.
5. Perform unofficial transcript evaluations outlining transfer credit equivalencies and what coursework students have left to complete at North Central; when necessary, offer course suggestions when a student shares they're not interested in transferring to North Central until a future semester.
6. Review transfer applications, transcripts, and related supplemental documents to calculate grade point averages in order to make both admission and academic scholarship recommendations.
7. Assist prospective transfer students and their families in the process of understanding, applying for, and assessing scholarships and financial aid.
8. Serve on office or College committees/teams in support of activities related to transfer admission and enrollment processes. Work with various campus departments to ensure student support. When necessary, assist in planning, promoting, and implementing new transfer student orientation programs.
9. Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective transfers regarding numerous aspects of the College and transfer enrollment processes; ability to perform unofficial transcript evaluations and grade point average calculations with significant attention to detail.
3. Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission-related processes such as financial aid, advising and orientation. Knowledge of the organization and operation of community colleges or four-year institutions from which transfer students are commonly recruited.
4. Ability to work independently and manage a recruitment territory and many different responsibilities simultaneously, working remotely (if needed).
5. Ability to adapt communication according to the needs of the student, recognizing each transfer student is unique. Ability to be flexible within the organization and support the team's needs.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to compile, summarize and analyze data to prepare reports which are accurate, thorough yet concise, and professionally formatted. Strong organizational skills preferred.
8. Ability to use common business-oriented computer-based systems. Familiarity with Outlook, CRM's, Teams, Excel, Word, Web research and electronic communication is preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics


More than perhaps any other factor, the degree to which a college attracts and retains good students determines the success or failure of that institution. The individual in this position is a key player in this activity and has a profound impact on those outcomes.

Each year transfer students account for one-third of the new undergraduate students enrolled at North Central College, a tuition-driven institution. The individual in this position plays a significant role in the critically important process of contacting and recruiting these transfer students.

Possessing extensive knowledge of North Central College transfer credit policies, academic programs, extracurricular activities, financial aid processes, etc. and applying it to each students' unique situation is key. In addition, the transfer counselor must be able to consistently demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly in regard to relating to students seeking a transfer. Also, the transfer counselor may be the primary contact with community college advisors and transfer center coordinators, and impressions made with these key individuals can have a powerful effect on the success of recruiting efforts.

The nature of this position is such that some evening and weekend work is necessary.

Education/Training


A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience


At least one year of experience working with the college admission process is preferred.

Experience with transfer students or as a transfer student would be helpful. Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Licenses or Certifications


A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Is This a Temporary Position?
No


Employment Conditions


An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement


North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Additional Information


The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, and training.

North Central College provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• All-inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance
• Health and dependent care savings plans
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee assistance plan resources
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees, spouse and dependent children
• Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start
• 15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC Winter Break