Transfer Admissions Counselor

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 000914 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN07 Classification Title Student Services Specialist - Journey Working Title Transfer Admissions Counselor Salary Range $39,058 - $47,840 Anticipate Hiring Range $39,058 - $46,000 FLSA Status Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department Enrollment Management (Adm) Work Unit Undergraduate Admissions Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Frequent overnight travel required. Option to work from home 1 day per week after training is complete.

This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool. If you have already applied for this position you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.
Primary Purpose of Position
This employee is responsible communicating the admission policies, procedures, and opportunities available at the university to students, parents and community college personnel. The employee is responsible for making admissions decisions on transfer and second degree student applications. The employee has total authority to accept, deny or defer a student's application to the university. The decision and evaluation made by this employee commits UNC Charlotte to a binding contract with the applicant. Their decisions are not reviewed by their supervisor or the Director of Admissions. This position will receive a year long training program to become an expert in the decision making field. The admission of students is essential to the mission of the university to educate the people in North Carolina and other states and nations. This employee is part of transfer team that is responsible for the recruitment of prospective transfer students primarily focusing on students transferring from NC community colleges. This includes developing a travel and communication plan targeting community college transfers. The position requires extensive travel across the state to represent UNC Charlotte at college fairs, classroom presentations, and meetings with academic advisors at NC community colleges. This position will assist the planning and coordination of on and off-campus events targeted at transfer student populations. This position may also assist with freshmen recruitment and application review as needed.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of administrative or office management experience in the student services or related field; or equivalent.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Job Duties

• Counsel and advise prospective transfer students on admissions requirements, policies and procedures in-person, via phone and email.
• Render admissions decisions on transfer applications, applying appropriate criteria and using discernment and good judgement
• Travel extensively to NC community colleges to conduct information sessions for prospective students, attend college fairs, and meet with counselors/advisors.
• Develop relationships with community college advisors.
• Develop a transfer communication plan.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of on and off-campus transfer events.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Assist with training new staff members on transfer admission requirements and policies
• Make recommendations for changes to transfer admission practices based upon experience
• Assists with freshmen recruitment and application review as needed.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience working with transfer students in an admissions or advising role in non-profit higher education.
• Experience giving group presentations, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience coordinating programs, recruitment travel and/or event planning.
• Experience and knowledge with Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Strong attention to detail needed.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location Gage Undergraduate Admissions Center Posting date 06/06/2024 Closing date 09/12/2024 Proposed Hire Date 09/30/2024 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits


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This position is being reopened due to salary range update and to attract a larger candidate pool. If you have already applied for this position you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.