Transfer Admission Counselor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Transfer Admission Counselor to establish and maintain contact with prospective North Central College transfer students, guiding them through admission, financial aid, and transfer credit evaluations.

The role aims to meet enrollment goals and build strong partnerships with community colleges and advisors. This full-time position requires presenting NCC at college fairs, coordinating with campus partners, and assisting students as they

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience with transfer students or as a transfer student would be helpful.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.
• Background screening is part of the employment process.

Responsibilities

• Interact with prospective transfer students and maintain contact to keep NCC top of mind.
• Represent NCC at college fairs and visit community colleges regularly.
• Meet with advisors to strengthen partnerships influencing enrollment decisions.
• Guide applicants through admission and financial aid processes; discuss costs and transfer credits.
• Perform unofficial transfer credit evaluations and suggest courses when needed.
• Review applications and transcripts to recommend admission and scholarships.
• Assist with scholarships and financial aid processes for prospective students.
• Participate in committees and coordinate with campus departments on transfer activities.
• Support orientation planning and related transfer initiatives.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Counseling transfers

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience in college admissions

Spanish language fluency

Tools

Outlook

CRM systems

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Transfer Admission Counselor

Location: North Central College
Employment Type: Full Time Regular

Position Summary

To establish and maintain contact with prospective North Central College transfer students, providing information about the college, application process, financial aid, transfer credit evaluations and policies. To achieve or exceed goals regarding the number of qualified transfer students who enroll.

Key Responsibilities

1. Interact with students formerly or currently enrolled at a community college or a four‑year college who may be interested in becoming North Central College students. Ensure that contact is established and maintained with these prospective students; keep North Central top of mind for them.
2. Represent North Central at college fairs and visit community colleges on a regular basis; engage and provide prospective transfer students with information and literature about the College.
3. Meet with community college advisors and transfer center coordinators to keep them informed of North Central’s activities and programs; establish a strong partnership as they influence students’ enrollment decisions.
4. Guide students through the processes of applying for admission and financial aid; meet with students (both on‑campus and virtually) and assist them in making their transfer decision, including sharing how their credits transfer, what their cost of attendance would be, and what opportunities North Central has that would be worth their investment.
5. Perform unofficial transcript evaluations outlining transfer credit equivalencies and what coursework students have left to complete at North Central; when necessary, offer course suggestions when a student shares they’re not interested in transferring to North Central until a future semester.
6. Review transfer applications, transcripts, and related supplemental documents to calculate grade point averages in order to make both admission and academic scholarship recommendations.
7. Assist prospective transfer students and their families in the process of understanding, applying for, and assessing scholarships and financial aid.
8. Serve on office or College committees/teams in support of activities related to transfer admission and enrollment processes. Work with various campus departments to ensure student support. When necessary, assist in planning, promoting, and implementing new transfer student orientation programs.
9. Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Ability to effectively counsel and advise prospective transfers regarding numerous aspects of the College and transfer enrollment processes; ability to perform unofficial transcript evaluations and grade point average calculations with significant attention to detail.
3. Ability to quickly grasp knowledge of the organization and operation of the College, both administratively and academically, especially regarding admission‑related processes such as financial aid, advising and orientation. Knowledge of the organization and operation of community colleges or four‑year institutions from which transfer students are commonly recruited.
4. Ability to work independently and manage a recruitment territory and many different responsibilities simultaneously, working remotely (if needed).
5. Ability to adapt communication according to the needs of the student, recognizing each transfer student is unique. Ability to be flexible within the organization and support the team’s needs.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to compile, summarize and analyze data to prepare reports which are accurate, thorough yet concise, and professionally formatted. Strong organizational skills preferred.
8. Ability to use common business‑oriented computer‑based systems. Familiarity with Outlook, CRM’s, Teams, Excel, Word, Web research and electronic communication is preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics

More than perhaps any other factor, the degree to which a college attracts and retains good students determines the success or failure of that institution. The individual in this position is a key player in this activity and has a profound impact on those outcomes.

Each year transfer students account for one‑third of the new undergraduate students enrolled at North Central College, a tuition‑driven institution. The individual in this position plays a significant role in the critically important process of contacting and recruiting these transfer students.

Possessing extensive knowledge of North Central College transfer credit policies, academic programs, extracurricular activities, financial aid processes, etc. and applying it to each student’s unique situation is key. In addition, the transfer counselor must be able to consistently demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly in regard to relating to students seeking a transfer. Also, the transfer counselor may be the primary contact with community college advisors and transfer center coordinators, and impressions made with these key individuals can have a powerful effect on the success of recruiting efforts.

The nature of this position is such that some evening and weekend work is necessary.

Education and Experience

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: At least one year of experience working with the college admission process is preferred. Experience with transfer students or as a transfer student would be helpful. Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Licenses or Certifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Benefits

• All‑inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance
• Health and dependent care savings plans
• Employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Employee assistance plan resources
• Tuition waiver for full‑time employees, spouse and dependent children
• Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start
• 15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC winter break

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.