Senior Assistant Director of Admission/Transfer Coordinator

000162

Full Time

Admissions

0401352

EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Professional

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Flat Rate

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Office of Admissions intentionally recruits and admits students who both show academic promise and prowess, who have a sense of appreciation for their history, culture and community. Fayetteville State University values diversity in the student body and we encourage applications from a wide range of ethnic, geographic, religious, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. In our marketing efforts we are ethnically bound to truthfully represent FSU by providing accurate and updated information to prospective students, their families and guidance counselors. Also, we will work very closely with alumni and other constituencies to support our recruitment efforts. In all of our recruitment endeavors, we value and promote personalized attention and excellent customer service.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The Senior Assistant Director of Admissions/Transfer Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all the aspects of the recruitment of undergraduate transfer students with the overall goal of increased enrollment and targeted communication. The Senior AD will supervise and provide direction for two (2) Assistant Director of Admissions for Transfer Recruitment. The Transfer Counselor will assist in the delivery of admission and enrollment services to transfer students. The Senior Assistant Director plans, administers, and participates in transfer file evaluation (transfer & first time freshmen), recruitment activities and works cooperatively with other offices on campus to meet the needs of enrolling transfer students and maintain good working relationships with community colleges in NC and surrounding states. The Senior AD will assist with other projects in
the office as needed. The Senior Assistant Director will report directly to the Executive Director of Admission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide supervision and direction for two (2) Assistant Director of Admissions for Transfer Recruitment
Assist the Executive Director of Admission with the planning and implementation of transfer recruitment and yield activities in the admissions office
Create strategies to increase the overall enrollment of transfer students
Travel extensively to represent the college at a variety of recruitment venues/programs
Select, schedule and coordinate community college visits to recruit prospective students with an emphasis on academically talented transfer students
Collaborate with and act as a liaison with advisors of undergraduate students on policy and procedures for non-traditional credit evaluation, core curriculum, articulation agreements and transfer admission
Respond to transfer related questions from traditional and non-traditional students. Counsel prospective transfer students on academic credit evaluation, transfer credit equivalences and other related transfer issues
Coordinate effective communication outreach for prospective transfer students
Conduct interviews, tours and presentations on and off campus; Review application materials and recommend admission decisions
Serve as the Point of Contact for the 10k Pathway Degree Pathway Program and School of Nursing
Develop and maintain correspondence and effective relationships with administrative contacts at community colleges as well as with students, parents, alumni and other institutional officials & representatives;
Managing a subdivision of the Admission Office (admissions email)
Compile quarterly and year-end reports
Assist with operational duties as needed and assigned; Willingness to work nights and weekends is required.

Bachelor’s degree
2 – 4 years of experience working in an admission office to include thorough knowledge of admissions processes, policies & procedures as they relate to the transfer recruitment process. Ability to effectively utilize customer relationship management systems (CRM). Experience with AdmissionPros is a plus. The ability to interpret and utilize data.
Must have a Valid Driver’s License
Due to the current COVID19 Pandemic ,the employee in this position may be expected to telework and work onsite. High speed internet access is required for successful teleworking.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems.
• Must be detailed, multi-tasked and goal oriented.
• Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to adapt to change.
• Knowledge of financial options available to transfer students.
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to process student information in designated student info system.
• Ability to work collaboratively as team member.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have a commitment to exemplary customer service.

Masters degree

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.