Admissions Counselor - Transfer Admissions

Title: Admissions Counselor
- Transfer Admissions

Executive Area: Academic Affairs

College/School/MBU: Admin Support Units

Department: Enrollment Management Ops

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Admissions Counselor for Transfer Admissions recruits, selects, and advises transfer students in all aspects of admission and transfer processes to provide for a smooth transition to the University and meet institutional undergraduate admission and enrollment goals.

• Provides comprehensive individualized and small group advising to a diverse population of prospective transfer students.
• Advises prospective transfer students regarding College and University academic regulations, requirements, and guidelines.
• Assists students in course selection, development of a transfer plan, and preparation for admission into an appropriate major. Recommends courses for prospective students to take which will transfer into the University.
• Develops and maintains general knowledge of resources available to transfer students.
• Provides transfer policy information to prospective students.
• Advises students on admission selection criteria including guidance on competitive majors and concentrations.
• Directs prospective students to the appropriate application process.
• Provides basic immigration information to student visa holders.
• Reads transfer applications and determines admissions eligibility by evaluating academic and non‑academic credentials based on established standards.
• Analyzes, makes recommendations, and participates in the decision‑making process on candidates whose applications need further review.
• Reviews and codes applicants for the appropriate residency status and transfer type according to state and federal requirements related to institutional reporting.
• Evaluates the applicants' records for transfer coursework and provides an estimation of acceptable transfer credits in the preliminary transfer credit form.
• Assigns the appropriate general education student group based on the applicant type and sending institution.
• Recruits at community colleges within an assigned territory, cultivates professional relationships with institutions, and serves as a primary contact with community college representatives.
• Represents the University at community college fairs, recruitment presentations, and campus visitor events.
• Participates in debriefing exercises to assess the success of recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Contributes to long‑term recruiting goals, strategies, and innovative ways to recruit talented transfer students.
• Serves as liaison to on‑campus departments and off‑campus organizations to help increase the volume and quality of transfer applications.

• Participates in rotation for walk‑in visits and presentation at information sessions with transfer staff.
• Serves as a liaison with designated academic program or college and coordinate special programs as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of pertinent developments at the university, in higher education, and in the field of professional admission work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with prospective students, their families and college/transfer counselors and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel and flexibility to work on weekends and evenings during recruitment travel season and application review season.
• Ability to read and understand admissions materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in office computer skills.

• Experience working with customer relations management software.
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of the unique needs and experiences of transfer students.
• Bilingual ability.
• Valid driver's license.

Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.

Monday
- Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Required to work some evenings and weekends.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work…