Associate Director Transfer Recruitment and Partnerships

The Associate Director of Admissions – Transfer Recruitment and Partnerships serves as a key member of the Undergraduate Admissions leadership team, providing strategic oversight for recruitment, outreach, and enrollment planning for transfer and other specialized student populations, including but not limited to readmit students, and second-degree seekers.

Reporting directly to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, this position develops and implements data-informed strategies to meet enrollment goals; supervises professional and administrative staff; and ensures that admissions standards, policies, and processes are applied consistently across populations. The Associate Director also collaborates extensively with the Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Enrollment Services, and community college and university partners to strengthen academic pathways and promote a seamless student transition to ECU.

Through a commitment to service, collaboration, and excellence, this position advances the university’s mission to expand educational access and opportunity across North Carolina and beyond.

• Under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, develop and implement a comprehensive, data-informed recruitment plan to achieve annual enrollment goals for transfer and other specialized student populations, including but not limited to readmits and second‑degree seekers.
• Lead the planning and execution of on‑campus, off‑campus, and virtual recruitment initiatives designed to attract transfer applicants across North Carolina and beyond.
• Utilize enrollment data, student trend analysis, and predictive modeling to inform decision‑making and resource allocation.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Office of Admissions and campus partners to ensure alignment of transfer recruitment goals with university enrollment objectives.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies through continuous evaluation and reporting.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with representatives at in‑state and out‑of‑state community colleges to strengthen transfer pipelines and academic partnerships.
• Serve as the admissions liaison for ECU Flight Path and Project Kitty Hawk, collaborating with internal and external partners—including the Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, and the Division of Academic Affairs—to ensure alignment of admissions processes, communication, and policy compliance.
• Serve as the lead and liaison for the Pirate Promise program and similar initiatives designed to provide early engagement with prospective transfer students.
• Collaborate with academic colleges and university leadership to develop, maintain, and update transfer articulation agreements and memoranda of understanding.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, and Academic Advising by maintaining a strong understanding of transfer credit evaluation and advisement processes to ensure a seamless transition experience for transfer students.
• Advocate for the transfer student experience across campus and within the UNC System by staying informed of regional and national policy trends impacting transfer mobility.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of transfer‑specific recruitment events while collaborating with the admissions team to ensure transfer initiatives are effectively represented in large scale admissions events.
• Partner with the university’s marketing and communications team to create and execute a comprehensive communication plan for transfer audiences, including print, digital, and social media content.
• Ensure that all communication and event materials reflect the university’s brand standards and effectively convey ECU’s commitment to access, success, and student support.
• Collaborate with campus partners to streamline messaging and ensure accurate representation of transfer policies and opportunities.

• Identify and engage prospective transfer…