Sr Transfer Advisor

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.

The Transfer Center, housed in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, is seeking to hire a Transfer Advisor who will be responsible for Transfer recruitment and prospective student advising within an assigned territory for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This position will report to the Assistant Director of the Transfer Center. We are searching for team members committed to a dynamic team culture, who are organized problem-solvers with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking experience in academic advising and student recruitment. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team and applying for the position of Transfer Advisor at the University of Cincinnati.

• Provide academic advising to prospective transfer students to facilitate their enrollment process in alignment with their educational and career goals.
• Ensure accurate advice and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience.
• Evaluate student needs and support students through enrollment processes (e.g. admissions, advising, orientation, registration).
• Evaluate applications for transfer admission and make admission decisions using many pieces of information.
• Accuracy and consistency will be needed to ensure the university is properly aligned to reach various enrollment goals.
• Serve and manage a designated transfer student population to ensure the university reaches various transfer enrollment goals while being fiscally responsible.
• Serve as a primary resource for designated community college contacts.
• Develop and execute initiatives that best serve designated student populations and community college contacts.
• Make data-driven decisions to coordinate and execute travel within that area to community colleges.
• Travel during key time periods, occasional evenings/weekends to effectively perform responsibilities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising practices, policies, technologies, and student success needs at the university and in higher education.
• Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain records and prepare reports as required; generate reports and assist in analyzing and interpreting data for future planning and evaluation.
• Train new unit staff on key student service functions.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.  

Bachelor's Degree

Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Three (3) years relevant experience

• A resume
• A cover letter (explaining your interest in the position) 

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $53,350- $56,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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