Undergraduate Transfer Student Recruitment Coordinator

Undergraduate Transfer Student Recruitment Coordinator

The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) at CU Boulder invites applications for the Undergraduate Transfer Student Recruitment Coordinator position! The purpose of this position is to coordinate student recruitment initiatives and programs in (A&S) in order to optimize admissions by attracting high-quality students to the College of Arts and Sciences. This position will serve as a point of contact for prospective undergraduate students and parents with a special emphasis on prospective transfer students and undergraduate transfer student initiatives.

Other activities include providing admissions-related support and information to first-year prospective students and planning recruitment events. This position works closely with the Recruitment Program Manager and Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Student Resources and will help the A&S Recruitment Team develop and implement programming for the recruitment of new students to the College of Arts & Sciences, outreach to campus and external units regarding A&S initiatives and achievements, and the welcoming and persistence of students within A&S.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing extraordinary research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

Student Recruitment Coordination

• Works closely with the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) Recruitment Program Manager and Assistant Dean of Recruitment and Student Resources to develop and implement targeted recruitment efforts by attending onsite, local, and national events for recruitment.
• Staffs and presents at On-campus Admissions Events (e.g. Discover CU, Explore CU, Admitted Buffs Day, Admitted Student Day).
• Responds to prospective student and parent inquiries and provides information regarding A&S opportunities and programs.
• Develops visibility for A&S within the state through events at community colleges or presentations
• Creates strategies and materials to foster positive branding for A&S.
• Stays up-to-date on literature regarding recruitment trends and strategies with special emphasis on access and recruiting of first-generation students, traditionally underserved populations and women students to A&S.

Transfer Student Liaison and Pre-transfer Advising

• This person will be the primary liaison and subject-matter guide for A&S transfer student admissions policies, in the internal review of incoming first-year and transfer student applications,

This person will also:

• Serve on the campus Transfer Community of Practice Committee;
• Works within Slate to review transfer applicant application materials and produce reports;
• Maintains familiarity with and effectively communicates A&S Intra-University-Transfer (IUT) policies, curriculum and the IUT application process;
• Assists prospective A&S students with questions about IUT eligibility, registration, pre-advising, transfer credits, etc.;
• Coordinates individual and group session needs and is available for campus events related to transfer student and drop-in visits from prospective students and families.

Communication and Campus-Wide Engagement

• Engage with the Office of Admissions and other Colleges on the CU Boulder campus to determine and implement best practices regarding undergraduate recruitment back to A&S.
• Represents A&S in a variety of recruiting events and settings by attending high school and/or community college presentations, in- and out-of-state college fairs, and on-campus visits and events. Speaks knowledgeably about the College and answers questions from prospective students and parents.

Student Ambassador Program and Other

• Assists the Undergraduate Student Program manager in training the A&S Student Ambassadors in support of A&S on-campus visit programs and A&S tours. Undertakes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position adheres to the A&S hybrid work policy that requires a minimum of 3 days per week on campus. Some evening and weekend work will also be required.

The annual salary for this full-time position is $50,000 - $56,000. Onboarding assistance may be available for this position per department guidelines.

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