Arcadia University Looking for Transfer Admissions Counselor Full Time

Job Description: This position is focused on the recruitment and yield of undergraduate transfer students and
non-traditional students. Direct recruitment involves the execution of a travel plan for community college visits, college nights, college
fairs and prospect management. The Transfer Admissions Counselor attends all on-campus recruiting events, including weekend undergraduate
open houses and weekday transfer events. In addition, review of admissions applications for an undergraduate transfer population will be
required.

The Transfer Admissions Counselor must be knowledgeable about all programs the University offers and about the financial
aid process and various financing options. The individual will, in general, contribute to the planning and execution of Enrollment
Management recruitment and retention efforts for transfer students. The Transfer Admissions Counselor will work closely with the Assistant
Director/Transfer Success Coordinator to enact new strategies for recruiting, enrolling and retaining undergraduate transfer students.

Location: Glenside

Essential Functions:

• Admissions/Recruitment Responsibilities
  (60%): The Transfer Admissions Counselor will serve as the individual recruiter within an assigned territory of transfer students, and will
  be expected to build and sustain positive working relationships with applicants and families, community colleges, transfer counselors or
  other relevant stakeholders. Additionally, this individual will review and recommend admission decisions and scholarship offers for transfer
  students. The Transfer Admissions Counselor will work with the supervisor to provide timely and accurate information related to transfer of
  credits and time to graduate to admitted students. He/she will help develop and execute communications plans, including but not limited to,
  telephone outreach, email and direct mail to prospective students, current students and parents. Several key performance indicators will be
  used to evaluate the Transfer Admissions Counselor including percent of completed applications and conversion of admits to enrolled, among
  others.
• Project Management (15%): The Transfer Admissions Counselor will be assigned to assist with 1-2 specific projects, which
  may include working with military veterans and/or working with dual enrollment students. The individual must be able to organize tasks to
  reach the desired outcomes at the appropriate time. This individual communicates updates on the status of assignments as required, is well
  organized and understands his/her work in the context of the larger project.
• Travel & Event Participation (20%): The Transfer
  Admissions Counselor will be required to participate in weekend, evening and weekday on-campus and off-campus recruiting events for students
  including open houses, information sessions, receptions and transfer events. These events often require the Transfer Admissions Counselor to
  present small and large group information sessions. Within the assigned admissions territory, the Transfer Admissions Counselor executes a
  territory recruitment plan which may include travel to high schools, community colleges, community events and college fairs.
• Financial Aid Responsibilities (5%): The Transfer Admissions Counselor will counsel students and parents through the financial aid
  process. In addition, the counselor will assist with covering Financial Aid Counselor on Duty. which includes answering questions in-person
  or over the phone.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant
  Director/Transfer Coordinator, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and the EM leadership team, as appropriate. Assist the
  Office of Enrollment Management with taking on additional work on a temporary basis during times of high volume or need.

Qualifications:

• Able to give clear and timely information to the appropriate stakeholders in compliance
  with state and federal laws that safeguard personal information.
• Able to professionally communicate via written correspondence,
  telephone or video, online media, and face to face, and tailoring the message appropriately to the medium used and the audience (example:
  coworker, parent, student, other University employees).
• Able to give clear and complete presentations and engage large groups
  including varied audiences.
• Able to work professionally with prospective students, current students, parents, community college
  representatives and university employees. Provides clear and timely information and answers to questions, following up as necessary, or
  being able to refer an individual to a more appropriate team member.
• Able to empathize with others and understand the various
  perspectives that individuals bring to a situation, and address those perspectives.
• Able to organize tasks in the right order to
  reach the right outcome at the right time. Monitor progress in projects and plans and adapt appropriately to changes or challenges.
  Communicates workload and status of projects effectively and timely.
• Is well organized and manages assignments to a successful
  conclusion.
• Able to use appropriate software for efficient completion of work objectives. Demonstrate beginner level mastery of
  core MS Office programs, and have general background knowledge about social media platforms.
• Able to demonstrate respect for and
  engage with people of diverse backgrounds to create a stronger community.
• Ability to understand how this role fits into the overall
  goals of the EM office and the University, and how the quality and consistency of individual efforts affect other staff in the unit.
• Able to respond positively to direction and performance-related critiques.
• Able to initiate, establish, and foster
  communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere on campus and when conducting University
  business off campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, required
• 1-2 years experience at a
  postsecondary school preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a vehicle available for recruitment travel
• Successful
  completion of a background check and motor vehicle record check
• Available for regular evening and weekend programs and activities
  as well as overnight travel.

Application Instructions:

• Applications must be submitted online
  through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due
  to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for
  consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based
educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in
study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the “Best in the Northeast” for eight
consecutive years. The University’s Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories
by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the “most innovative,”
and “best value” colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to
contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more
about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief
and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students
and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural
humility. Guided by our University’s values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards
dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome
candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways
they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As
such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against
individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or
sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any
other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check.
Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

For more information, or to
apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.