Transfer Counselor

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth City State University seeks a Transfer Counselor to assist the Director of Transfer Services in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling transfer undergrad and grad students, including student athletes.

You will counsel prospective students and families about programs, guide them through enrollment, and serve as the expert for transfer admissions and credit articulation to support enrollment goals with excellent service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to travel overnight and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and families about programs available at Elizabeth City State University.
• Assist Director of Transfer Services in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling transfer students and student athletes.
• Independently admit and enroll students and guide them through the enrollment process.
• Serve as the university’s subject matter expert for transfer admissions and transfer credit articulation.

Skills

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Banner Student Module

Internet Native Banner

Admission Pros

Self-Service Banner

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Number

6086-0000-0000-947

Classification Title

Admissions Counselor

Working Title

Transfer Counselor

Division

Academic Affairs

Department/Unit

Enrollment Management

Section

Admissions (section)

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Enrollment Management unit is responsible for attracting, admitting, and enrolling eligible students, in accordance with university policies. The unit facilitates the development, implementation and monitoring of academic policies, practices and procedures to meet goals related to student progression, performance, and graduation. The unit administers state, federal and institutional financial aid and scholarship programs and collaborates with other campus units in coordinating student transition initiatives that lead to positive adjustment, academic success and persistence to degree completion.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Director of Transfer Services in achieving the overall mission of recruiting, admitting, and enrolling transfer undergraduate and graduate students and student athletes. The position is responsible for counseling prospective students and their families about the different programs of study available at Elizabeth City State University. The position will have the authority to independently admit and enroll students and provide appropriate guidance through the enrollment process. The Transfer Counselor serves as the University’s subject matter expert for transfer admissions and transfer credit articulation while supporting strategic enrollment goals and providing exceptional customer service throughout the transfer enrollment process.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills; possess strong organizational and analytical skills; must possess good public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate an adequate knowledge of current education practices in higher education and trends for high schools, community colleges, and colleges and universities, with particular emphasis on recruitment and admissions; must be knowledgeable of academic programs offered and admission requirements.

Must be proficient in the Banner Student Module, Internet Native Banner, Admission Pros, Self-Service Banner and Microsoft Word applications.

Possess the ability to travel overnight and work evenings and weekends.

Minimum Training and Experience

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A valid driver’s license is required.

Position Category

Staff

Position Status

Permanent Full Time

FLSA

Exempt

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.