Transfer Admission Counselor

Posted Date 13 Nov 2024



Experience Icon Experience 2 Years Salary Salary 53400USD
Job Type Icon Job Type Full Time Company Company Roosevelt University
Job Category Icon Job Category Education Qualification Icon Qualification BS Education / Counseling / Psychology / Communications
Gender IconGender Both Date Last Date 11 Feb
Vacancies IconVacancies 2 Remote IconRemote No
Location Location(s) Chicago , United States

Description Job Description


The role involves fostering partnerships with Chicagoland schools, helping students navigate the transfer process, and collaborating with a diverse team to ensure equitable access to education. This is a hybrid position that combines office-based work at our Chicago campus with regular travel to assigned partner institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Relationship Building & Collaboration:

    • Strengthen partnerships with transfer advisors, counselors, and administrators at assigned partner institutions.
    • Maintain positive working relationships with prospective students, their families, and school partners.
  2. Recruitment & Outreach:

    • Actively participate in recruitment events, including on-campus and off-campus activities.
    • Conduct informational sessions and transfer workshops for prospective students.
    • Assist prospective students in understanding Roosevelt’s transfer process, academic offerings, and financial aid opportunities.
  3. Admissions Support:

    • Advise transfer students on application procedures, program requirements, and deadlines.
    • Guide students through the admission process, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
    • Collaborate with other staff to process transfer applications and assess eligibility.
  4. Student Communication:

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective transfer students, providing guidance on course transferability, academic planning, and general campus life.
    • Adapt communication style to address diverse student needs, including navigating potentially difficult conversations with care and professionalism.
  5. Travel & On-Campus Engagement:

    • Travel regularly to assigned partner institutions for recruitment activities, including college fairs, information sessions, and one-on-one meetings with students.
    • Attend on-campus meetings and events to foster a strong presence in the university community.
  6. Administrative Tasks:

    • Input and maintain data in the CRM (Slate) and SIS (Banner) systems, ensuring accuracy of recruitment and admissions information.
    • Prepare and deliver reports as required, tracking the effectiveness of recruitment strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related student services role.

  • Skills:

    • Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
    • Ability to adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
    • Proficiency in CRM (Slate), SIS (Banner), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
    • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on building relationships in a multicultural environment.
    • Problem-solving ability and tact when navigating difficult conversations.
  • Travel: A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to partner institutions for recruitment events.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fluency or conversational ability in Spanish.
  • Familiarity with Slate (CRM) and Banner (SIS) systems.

Working Conditions:

  • Work Environment: Primarily office-based with hybrid work flexibility (2-3 days on campus per week).
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary work with regular use of a computer. Requires frequent typing and extended screen time.

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