Transfer Enrollment Specialist

Kent State University is hiring a Transfer Enrollment Specialist. The role involves managing the enrollment process for transfer students by supporting admissions policies, liaising with academic departments and community colleges, evaluating transfer credits, and engaging with prospective students and campus partners to contribute to university enrollment goals.

• Manage transfer student enrollment process and act as liaison between students, academic departments, and university service units.
• Review and evaluate transferability of college credits and update transfer equivalencies.
• Conduct outreach and advising visits with community colleges and prospective transfer students.
• Participate in events related to transfer student recruitment and support services.
• Collaborate with the Credit Transfer Office to maintain current transfer information.
• Required to have a Master's degree and at least three years of experience in student advising, admissions, or related higher education roles.
• Must possess strong knowledge of higher education learning models, recruitment practices, FERPA, and student development theory.
• Skilled in communication, student advocacy, problem solving, and working independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to manage confidential data.
• Salary ranges from $46,977 to $54,710 annually, with a work schedule Monday to Friday and some evenings and weekends.