Transfer Admissions Counselor

About Saint Peter’s University Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate program.

Saint Peter’s University’s diverse campus community, collegial and inclusive culture, and commitment to excellence, education, innovation and community engagement contribute to our success and ensures our employees flourish. The University merges quality academics, distinguished and exceptional faculty and staff, and modern facilities to engage and challenge its 4,000 students who share in the desire to shape the future through insight, intellectual exploration, discernment, and community service and engagement.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Transfer Admissions Counselor represents the University to prospective transfer students, returning students, their families, community college counselors, academic advisors, and other college-access partners in a variety of on- and off-campus settings. The Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment, admission, re-enrollment, and enrollment of prospective transfer and returning students, developing relationships with community colleges and other transfer partners, and guiding students through the admissions process from initial inquiry through enrollment.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no direct reports.

Outcomes / Performance Measures:

Primary Duties:

Serve as the primary contact for prospective transfer and re-enrolling students, providing individualized guidance through the admissions and enrollment process, including application completion, transcript review, and next steps toward registration.

Provides transfer evaluations of transcripts and documentation in accordance with institutional policies.

Work with academic departments, CASE and enrollment services offices to ensure accurate evaluation and placement of transfer credits.

Lead outreach efforts to assist former students seeking re-admission, providing advice and support to facilitate their successful return and degree completion.

Conduct proactive outreach to prospective students through phone calls, email, text messaging, virtual appointments, events, and other recruitment initiatives.

Remains current on University programs and offerings to ensure accurate and up to date information is being provided to prospective students and other members of the community.

Processes the application-related materials and corresponding student records in Slate and Colleague in a time-sensitive manner with accuracy and a strong attention to detail, and facilitates the timely completion of applications.

Participate in and represent the University at transfer fairs, community college visits, college nights, open houses, information sessions, admitted student events, and other recruitment programs.

Utilizes a variety of software programs including but not limited to Colleague, Slate, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zoom and other related programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Any other duty or responsibility assigned by the supervisor.

Hourly Range: $24.72 - $27.47

Benefits:

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off:
Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave

Health Coverage:
Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

Life Insurance:
Employer-provided life insurance

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