Entry-Level Transfer Admissions Advisor — Recruit & Guide

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Advisor I to develop foundational knowledge of undergraduate admissions and implement in-state recruitment strategies to attract prospective students. This entry-level role executes established recruitment plans and provides information on the admissions process to prospective students and families.

The position involves learning from onboarding and training, observing out-of-state recruitment activities, and assisting with on-campus and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid and in-state driver's license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports in-state transfer recruitment and enrollment efforts by executing established travel schedules, representing Auburn University at community college visits, transfer fairs, and on-campus events, and building relationships with advisors, transfer coordinators, and administrators at assigned Alabama community college partners.
• Builds foundational admissions competencies through onboarding, departmental training, and ongoing professional development in recruitment, advising, and application review.
• Provides basic admissions advising by responding to routine inquiries via phone, email, virtual appointments, and walk-ins, and delivering scripted campus presentations using approved materials.
• Conducts entry-level application review by evaluating straightforward applications within established criteria, documenting decisions in the CRM, meeting targets, and referring complex cases to senior staff.
• Assists with recruitment events by supporting event set-up, logistics, guest services, and information sessions for on-campus and off-campus programs.
• Maintains accurate recruitment and enrollment data by using the CRM, recording weekly activities, tracking contacts and applicant outcomes, and completing travel and expense reports on time.
• Represents the university positively in outreach and social media inquiries following guidelines, sharing personal experiences to connect with prospective students.
• Collaborates with campus partners to support student success initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree-no specific discipline

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Transfer Admissions Advisor I to develop foundational knowledge of undergraduate admissions and implement in-state recruitment strategies to attract prospective students. This entry-level role executes established recruitment plans and provides information on the admissions process to prospective students and families.

The position involves learning from onboarding and training, observing out-of-state recruitment activities, and assisting with on-campus and