Transfer Admissions Counselor

SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City seeks a Transfer Admissions Counselor to represent the University to prospective transfer students and partners. You will oversee recruitment, admission, re-enrollment, and enrollment processes, guiding students from inquiry to enrollment and coordinating with community colleges and other partners.

The role involves advising on transcripts, credit evaluations, and documenting materials in the admissions system, while participating in transfer fairs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to process information timely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a student-centered approach.
• Experience with Slate CRM and Colleague SIS in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for prospective transfer and re-enrolling students.
• Provide transfer evaluations of transcripts and documentation.
• Collaborate with academic departments and enrollment services to ensure accurate transfer credit evaluation.
• Lead outreach to former students seeking re-admission and guide them back to degree completion.
• Conduct proactive outreach to prospective students via calls, email, text, and events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Student-centered approach

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Colleague SIS

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Jersey City, NJ 07306, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.72 - $27.47 Hourly, About Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate program.

Saint Peter’s University’s diverse campus community, collegial and inclusive culture, and commitment to excellence, education, innovation and community engagement contribute to our success and ensures our employees flourish. The University merges quality academics, distinguished and exceptional faculty and staff, and modern facilities to engage and challenge its 4,000 students who share in the desire to shape the future through insight, intellectual exploration, discernment, and community service and engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Transfer Admissions Counselor represents the University to prospective transfer students, returning students, their families, community college counselors, academic advisors, and other college-access partners in a variety of on- and off-campus settings. The Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment, admission, re-enrollment, and enrollment of prospective transfer and returning students, developing relationships with community colleges and other transfer partners, and guiding students through the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Outcomes / Performance Measures

Primary Duties

• Serve as the primary contact for prospective transfer and re-enrolling students, providing individualized guidance through the admissions and enrollment process, including application completion, transcript review, and next steps toward registration.
• Provides transfer evaluations of transcripts and documentation in accordance with institutional policies.
• Work with academic departments, CASE and enrollment services offices to ensure accurate evaluation and placement of transfer credits.
• Lead outreach efforts to assist former students seeking re-admission, providing advice and support to facilitate their successful return and degree completion.
• Conduct proactive outreach to prospective students through phone calls, email, text messaging, virtual appointments, events, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Remains current on University programs and offerings to ensure accurate and up to date information is being provided to prospective students and other members of the community.
• Processes the application-related materials and corresponding student records in Slate and Colleague in a time-sensitive manner with accuracy and a strong attention to detail, and facilitates the timely completion of applications.
• Participate in and represent the University at transfer fairs, community college visits, college nights, open houses, information sessions, admitted student events, and other recruitment programs.
• Utilizes a variety of software programs including but not limited to Colleague, Slate, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zoom and other related programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Any other duty or responsibility assigned by the supervisor.

Hourly Range: $24.72 - $27.47

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave
• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options
• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and ability to process critical information in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a student-centered approach
• Experience working within a CRM (Slate) and Student Information System (Colleague)
• Experience in a higher education setting, preferably in an academic setting or advisement,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to occasionally work outside of normal hours, evenings and/or weekends in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to travel when needed (minimal and within state). Valid driver’s license required
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to community engagement, service, leadership development, or related work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining community partnerships.
• Experience working directly with community-based organizations.
• Familiarity with service-learning, civic engagement, volunteer management, or leadership development programs.

Work Schedule

Full-time; In addition to regular business hours, the person in this position must be able to be flexible around the needs of the University, which includes occasional evening and/or weekend hours.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The University reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties or combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. This job description may be updated from time to time based on the needs of the University.