Transfer Enrollment Counselor

Deadline: JOB SUMMARY: The Transfer Enrollment Counselor is responsible for recruitment and communication with prospective full-time and part-time transfer students resulting in the student’s enrollment at Centenary University. The University reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES: Job Knowledge: understands job procedures and methods; ability to acquire necessary skills;expertness in completion of assigned tasks Quality and Compliance: achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes;honors University policies and all regulatory requirements Collegiality: helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented; builds strong working relationshipswithin and among departments; supports a positive work environment Communication: balance in listening and talking; speaks and writes clearly and accurately; keepsothers informed in a timely manner Efficiency: plans ahead; manages time well, including punctuality; cost conscious; thinks of betterways to do things Initiative: takes ownership of work; does what is needed without being asked; follow throughStudent Focus: strives for high student satisfaction; goes out of the way to be helpful and pleasant;makes it easy as possible on the student rather than the departmentCoach-ability: receptive to feedback; willingness to learn; embraces continuous development Innovation: continually strives for innovative work processes and outcomes; thinks of better ways todo things People Management (for supervisors): sets clear expectations; review progress; provides timelyfeedback and guidance; holds people accountable DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND TASKS: (Other duties may be assigned.) · Maintain contact with all applicants to bring their files to completion. Verify enrollment status and ensure students are eligible for admission. · Maintain contact with prospective students by conducting appointments in person or via telephone/video to disseminate program information to potential students. · Travel to community colleges, conferences, and other recruiting events · Recruit, advise and counsel post-bacc students interested in Education Certification · Military initiative-Maintain current knowledge of VA programs. Work with veterans to explain Centenary's programs and advise students through enrollment and registration ·Secure and maintain relationships with Community Colleges in NJ, PA and NY · Plan and execute special programs for transfer and part-time population market including, but not limited to PTK events, Counselor Days, Open Houses and Orientation ·Develop and assist with marketing efforts for all programs ·Work with Faculty and Dean for Academics to current of any changes to curriculum and knowledge regarding the transfer of credits and audit evaluations ·Prepare audit evaluations for prospective students for presentation ·Evaluate and update Transfer and Military plans, preparation and execution ·Maintain accurate log sheet of applicant, admitted, deposited, and registered students ·Advise and register all incoming transfer and part-time students ·Participate in local radio spots that promote transfer and graduate programs ·Work with Path to Transfer programs and other special programs set up with community colleges ·Assist with freshman enrollment when needed JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES · Maintain contact with all applicants to bring their files to completion. Verify enrollment status and ensure students are eligible for admission. · Work towards territory and semester goals that work towards the University goals of new enrolled students · Meet with Assistant Director of Admissions and Vice President of Enrollment Management to keep on track with goals and new ways to communicate with students · Maintain relationships with community colleges to help ease the transfer process for their students QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree One(1) to Three (3) years experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, presentation and customer service skills EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred: WORKING CONDITIONS Able to work nights and weekends Able to lift up to 25 lbs Valid driver’s license and able to drive a vehicle For more information about working at Centenary, please click here.