Transfer Advisor

Maryland Connect; Berlin; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University in Maryland seeks a Transfer Advisor to provide academic advising to prospective and incoming transfer students. The role supports recruitment, transition to SU, course selection, registration, and campus resource connections to enhance student retention.

Responsibilities include collaborating with student support initiatives, outreach efforts, and coordinating with advisors and departments to ensure smooth transfers and ongoing student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years’ experience in academic advising or related area.
• Strong customer service, organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to prospective and incoming transfer students.
• Aid in recruitment, transition to Salisbury University, and course selection.
• Assist with registration, campus resource connections, and retention efforts.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Higher Education

Tools

PeopleSoft

EAB Student Success Collaborative

College Scheduler

Job description

JR102149 Transfer Advisor (Open)

Department: Academic Advising Office, PM

Position Type: Regular

Open Date: 08-28-2026

Salary: $57,500 - $60,000

Job Description

Job Summary

The Transfer Advisor provides academic advising to all prospective and incoming transfer students. More specifically, they aid in recruitment efforts, transition to Salisbury University, selection of courses, registration of classes, connection to campus resources, and retention efforts. This includes work with student support initiatives and outreach.

Authority and Accountability

This position would not have any supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1 - 3 years’ experience in academic advising, student affairs, or related area
• Detail oriented with excellent customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible with the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education, College Student Development, Counseling or related field
• Experience with PeopleSoft, EAB Student Success Collaborative, and College Scheduler.

Additional Job Information

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.