Admissions Recruiter, Transfer

Phase2 Technology; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona's Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Transfer Counselor to connect prospective transfer students and families with admissions, financial aid, and enrollment guidance. The role emphasizes transfer pathways and engagement with community colleges and counselors.

Responsibilities include managing a Phoenix/Northern Arizona recruitment territory, coordinating with Maricopa Community Colleges, and delivering proactive outreach through presentations and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Fingerprint clearance required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
• Frequent travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel and Territory Management: develop recruitment plans for Phoenix and Northern Arizona, track progress toward enrollment goals.
• Communication and Recruitment Outreach: engage with prospective students, families and counselors via SMS, email and calls; document interactions in CRM.
• Relationship Building: build connections with educational institutions and counseling contacts within the territory.
• Strategic Recruitment: design initiatives to promote transfer admissions and coordinate events.
• Application Review: assist in admissions decisions and provide guidance to applicants.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: communicate clearly, present information, manage competing priorities.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Admissions Recruiter, Transfer

Posting Number: req26615

Department: Admissions & New Student Enrol

Location: Greater Phoenix Area, Phoenix, AZ USA

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks enthusiastic candidates who are interested in connecting students to experiences and higher education opportunities at the University of Arizona to apply for the position of Admissions Transfer Counselor. This role is responsible for engaging directly with prospective students and families, with a focus on prospective transfer students. The Admissions Transfer Counselor position fosters relationships with community college, high school, counselors, administrators and advisers, community-based organizations, and other faculty and staff. This role supports prospective students and supporters through admissions processes, educational planning, paying for college, and enrollment services, and has a primary office space on a Maricopa Community College campus.

Through interpreting academic, student services, and admissions policies and requirements, the Admissions Transfer Counselor is an effective communicator and creative problem solver, initiating proactive outreach efforts to prospective and incoming Wildcats. With the unique opportunity to manage a recruitment territory, this position is responsible for the administrative functions related to their role and proper expenditure of budget resources for recruitment activities, programs, and travel.

This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements. Some duties can be performed remotely, but others will require an in-person presence on the Maricopa Community College campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for its innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please refer to the university website.

Travel and Territory Management (20%)

Work independently and proactively to create and track an individualized recruitment, travel and strategic plan based on targeted enrollment goals for assigned territories. Tracks progress towards goals and determines interventions and supports accordingly. Meets students where they are, traveling via personal, rental, assigned, or university vehicle to recruitment locations, requiring flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Manages recruitment territory, with a focus on Phoenix and Northern Arizona community colleges and transfer students. This role forms recruitment plans and activities that resonate with the students and supporters in those regions and throughout Arizona as directed in order to meet desired goals. Coordinates with representatives of the Maricopa Community Colleges as appropriate. Represents the University of Arizona, the Arizona Recruitment team, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts to a wide array of constituents. Develops proactive initiatives to recruit and yield students to Arizona. Deploys active communication with supervisors and team regarding activities, territories, and needs. Presents complex information to audiences that vary in size and scope, using provided and developed presentations.

Communication and Recruitment Outreach (30%)

As a liaison and primary contact for the office and institution, actively and independently leads engagement with prospective students, counselors, parents and other constituents regarding the admission and enrollment process, procedures and related academic information. Supports directives and initiatives for the Arizona Recruitment team and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recruitment efforts. This role involves a high level of SMS text, email, phone correspondence with active engagement and timely follow up required. Accurately records engagement, interactions, and work, successfully navigating multiple university systems of record and client relation management systems. Engages in a high level of customer service and student support, seeking out proactive opportunities to support students and their recruitment territory through the enrollment journey.

Relationship Building (20%)

Within assigned recruitment territory, develops and maintains positive relationships with educational institutions and their counseling and student support contacts. Serves as a resource specialist for communication of complex and sensitive information with respect to application, scholarship/financial aid, residency determination, academic advising/academic requirements, and admission to the University. Advises students interpreting pathways to Arizona regarding academics, funding, admission and opportunities, and utilizes excellent presentation, communication and storytelling abilities. Fosters relationships with communities, schools, students, and stakeholders, and proactively seeks to understand the needs of the community in order to meet recruitment goals. Creates and utilizes materials such as fliers, power points, and other resources to meet their territory needs and assist students in their path to Arizona Investigates student issues, helps find solutions, and brings attention to supervisor as needed. Seeks to build sustainable and impactful relationships with area community colleges, and transfer student-serving organizations, and constituents.

Strategic Recruitment (20%)

Researches, designs and implements strategic recruitment activities in collaboration with supervisor and other Enrollment Management leadership. Researches, develops, and enhances initiatives to promote the University to prospective transfer students, families, and their communities. Administers and assists in the coordination of assigned recruitment programs, projects, activities and events to cultivate and recruit prospective students. Utilizes analytical tools and research skills to seek new opportunities and interventions in recruitment and enrollment work. Stays on top of broader higher education and admissions profession topics.

Application Review (20%)

• Reads, evaluates and recommends admissions decisions via a comprehensive application review model for prospective students from assigned territory and other students as assigned.
• Counsel applicants, parent/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions and merit scholarships.
• Utilizes training, sound personal judgment and experience to consider each student's full academic history, in the context of where a student lived and learned, and other life experiences to make recommendations for admission to the University of Arizona.
• Participate in committee review and shared decision-making.
• Utilizes Technolutions Slate CRM and analytical tools to maintain a consistent and data-driven process free from bias and in alignment with university and enrollment goals at the direction of Admissions leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill for helping students in a higher education setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to effectively manage competing job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to meet position goals and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high levels of customer service and meet students where they are.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Skill in building relationships with educators, professionals, students, and families.
• Ability to follow laws and guiding principles of recruitment work, including FERPA regulations.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to lift boxes/materials up to 20 pounds.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Fingerprint clearance required and to be completed once hired.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
• Position requires frequent travel for work and driving of personal and university vehicles.
• Reliable personal vehicle required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual spoken and conversational Spanish.

Other Details

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Job Category: Student Services

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 6

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Recruitment & Admissions

Job Function: Student Services

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date: 9/14/2026

Contact Information for Candidates: Kimberly Erdelyi | [e-mail]

Open Date: 7/31/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter