Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University (A-State) seeks an organized, engaging Transfer Admissions Counselor working from the Jonesboro Campus to recruit transfer students. This individual will meet with students to assess their academic standing and extracurricular activities, inform them about colleges, programs, and majors, and connect them with resources to help them enroll and pay for educational expenses. They will conduct student interviews, arrange campus tours, conduct information sessions, and represent A-State at transfer college fairs and other recruiting or outreach initiatives. The successful applicant must be committed to learning more about the students they will work with and how they may benefit from specific programs at A-State. The Transfer Admissions Counselor must be a self-starter, be self-motivated, and display exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and time management skills. Must be able to adopt technology quickly; experience with a CRM and/or SIS will be viewed favorably.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist students enrolled or not enrolled at community colleges or universities to help them select, prepare for, and be admitted to A-StateAttends biweekly recruiter meetings virtuallyEvaluates college transcripts for admission purposesMeets with prospective transfer students and advocates for them during the transfer processWork with two-year community college students who wish to attend A-State to ensure they are on the right path in terms of course-taking to successfully transfer to their desired Bachelor program of their choice with the most transferable hours. Promote applying to A-State Jonesboro and A-State Online programsRespond to students’ questions and concerns about attending A-State in a professional manner, and direct them to the appropriate A-State staff or office if their issues need to be escalatedLearn how to utilize A-State’s Admission software Slate and Banner to assist with recruitment initiativesAssist potential students with the A-State application processOrganize community or campus events at either of the partner community colleges or within the town that the college is located inCreate classroom presentations to meet with studentsTravel to meet with students, administrators, staff, and faculty at the community college locationsHighlight the benefits of specific A-State programs and courses in order to attract students and encourage diversity on campusStay informed about current A-State admission processes and requirements, programs, majors, and courses, and developments in education and financial aidOrganize recruiting events and represent A-State at college fairs, transfer fairs, and other promotional opportunitiesConduct interviews, review application materials, and assist students in the admissions decision making processArrange campus tours and conduct information sessionsFormulate recruitment strategies, plans and goals for the region based on demographic analyses, market research and other admissions dataDevelop and maintain an active alumni network to plan events and provide information on career opportunities in their field and potential private scholarship fundingMaintain accurate and current knowledge of educational legislation, trends, developments, and resources that directly impact college-bound studentsBe able, when asked, to represent A-State to professional transfer organizations at conferences or fairsOther duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to make independent decisions considering input from appropriate sources and accept feedback positively
• Excellent computer skills
• Must be self-motivated, creative, customer-service-focused, and detail-oriented
• Rapid acquisition of knowledge regarding A-State programs, majors, admissions requirements and processes, and scholarship and financial aid resources
• Superior active listening, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work and stay organized in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and successfully complete projects and events
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally as required for recruitment activities
• Preferred to have a valid driver’s license and have the ability to drive

General Days/Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Some nights and weekends will be required
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position will work closely with Office of Admissions, A-State Online, and the Office of Academic Records and Registration at the Arkansas State University - Jonesboro campus.

Travel beyond normal hours to conferences, training sessions, two-year college campuses and high school campuses is required

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in college admissions preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf