Admissions Counselor - Undergraduate Transfer

CAPITOL TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

Position Description:

Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Counselor

Full-time 12-month, Exempt Position

About Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University is the only independent university in Maryland dedicated to engineering, computer science, information technology and management of technology. Founded in 1927, Capitol Technology University is a regionally accredited institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees, as well as professional development training and certificates. The university's 52-acre campus is located in Laurel, Maryland, a suburban setting midway between Washington, DC and Baltimore. Capitol Technology University blends academic excellence with practical learning experiences that prepare students for a range of challenging and competitive careers.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Counselor - will coordinate with principal partner leads at various regional, and designated extra-regional two-year institutions to maintain relationships and schedule off site engagement events to connect with prospective students, establish faculty advocacy, and drive applications into our articulated programs. Engage with regional military base Education Services Officers (ESOs) to explore recruitment and outreach opportunities for military personnel and their dependents.

In addition, this person will be responsible for coordinating special events for admissions including 

on-campus and virtual events. As the coordinator, you will communicate and collaborate with stakeholders including internal staff/departments and external vendors to execute events. Must maintain protocols and checklists and own primary responsibility for executing communication plan for special events. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Oversee the recruitment of prospective transfer and adult students within assigned territories, utilizing various communication channels including in-person meetings, CRM, email, text messaging, and phone conversations.

•    Collaborate with faculty to establish and maintain articulation agreements.

•    Identify and cultivate partnerships and articulation opportunities with external institutions, coordinating discussions with relevant stakeholders.

•    Develop and execute a comprehensive transfer recruitment and communications plan, setting clear enrollment targets.

•    Lead the organization and execution of on-campus and virtual undergraduate recruitment events. Collaborate with internal departments for event logistics and communication.

•    Transfer Credit Evaluation: Coordinate alongside the Records and Registration Office, the evaluation of incoming transcripts, professional certifications, CLEP, DANTES, and Joint Service Transcripts for adult, military, and transfer students.

•    Establish an evaluation methodology to measure the effectiveness of events and report results to team members and the Director of Admissions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Must have valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and be able to travel. 

•    Strong relationship management skills

•    Experience in meeting or exceeding enrollment targets

•    Excellent communication skills across various channels

•    Strategic planning and event coordination experience

•    Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

•    Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality and the ability to learn.

•    Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred

•    2-3 years of professional or related experience in higher education preferred