Admissions Transfer Coordinator

Hampton University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton University in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Admissions Transfer Coordinator to provide excellent service to prospective transfer students and families as they transition to HU. The role leads transfer recruitment, articulation coordination, and NCAA APR/GSR data reporting, while planning events and building partnerships with colleges and athletic programs.

The position requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Interest in working with prospective college students, transfer students and families.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for transfer recruitment and coordinating efforts.
• Coordinate transfer articulation issues and assist in planning admissions reviews for student-athletes.
• Interpret and update encoding for Degree Audit and Banner systems to ensure accuracy.
• Manage recruitment territory and plan transfer-specific events on and off campus.
• Develop and maintain records of transfer pathways, agreements, and renewals.
• Prepare detailed admission reports for coaches, sport supervisors, Athletics Compliance, and relevant staff.
• Meet with prospective student-athletes and families during official recruiting visits as requested.
• Prepare unofficial evaluations of transfer student-athlete records, including dual enrolled high school students.
• Collaborate with university departments to obtain course equivalencies for domestic and international students.
• Assist with data collection/validation for NCAA APR and GSR reports.
• Represent Hampton University on committees and at conferences or special assignments.
• Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree

Job description

Description

The Admissions Transfer Coordinator within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Hampton University will provide excellent service to prospective transfer students and their families as they look at transitioning into HU. This position is responsible for a recruitment territory with growth opportunities and has flexibility in finding new and innovative ways to recruit stellar future Pirates.

Examples of Duties

• Serves as primary contact for transfer recruitment, to include coordinating recruiting efforts and identifying prospective qualified undergraduate students.
• Serve as the primary contact for transfer articulation issues.
• Assists in the planning and admissions review of student-athletes matriculating to the university.
• Interpret and continually work to improve the encoding for both the Degree Audit and Banner systems and verify that the information is accurate to assist both current and prospective students.
• Manages recruitment territory, assists in planning and executing transfer specific events and programs on and off campus.
• Develop and maintain records of existing and developing partnerships. This includes all established transfer pathways, transfer agreements, 2+2 agreements. This also includes the maintenance/renewal of all agreements.
• Manages the compilation and timely dissemination of detailed student-athlete admission reports and updates to coaches, sport supervisors, Athletics Compliance, and Director of Athletic Academic Services.
• Meets with prospective student-athletes (and their family members) on their official recruiting visits to Hampton University, as requested by coaching staff.
• Prepares unofficial evaluations of prospective transfer student-athlete records, including dual enrolled high school student-athletes.
• Works cooperatively with university departments to obtain course equates for domestic and international students.
• Assists with the collection, validation and submission of data required for the NCAA APR and GSR academic reports.
• Represents Hampton University on committees within the athletics department and/or on campus.
• Represents Hampton University by participating in conferences or national committees or special assignments.
• Serves as primary contact for transfer credit evaluation, coordinates advisement efforts of prospective students.
• The position will require some evening and weekend work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience. A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree, 1 year of experience within the previous 5 years (internships experience included)

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and to lift and carry large quantities of heavy recruitment materials.
• Must have valid U.S. driver’s license and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that follows university policies.
• Must have an interest in working with prospective college students, transfer students and their families.
• Excellent customer service skills. Proven ability to excel in a high-volume telephone and customer service position.

Supplemental Information

• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment and maintain respectful professional working relationships.
• Attends and actively engages in staff meetings, training, professional development experiences, and opportunities, as budget allows
• Complies with all NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management programs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.