Transfer Success Counselor

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Work type: Staff
Location: Channel Islands
Categories: Unit 4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Independently reviews and analyzes a high volume of academic records and transcripts and makes decisions regarding admissions for transfer applicants based on Title V Education Code, California Administrative Code, the California State University Office of the Chancellor, and the University policies.

In collaboration with the Admissions and Recruitment leadership team, creates and executes outreach and recruitment plans focused on students in the Transfer Success Pathways program and transfer students at local community colleges.

Engages with prospective students by organizing customized outreach and recruitment events, schedules in-person and virtual appointments, communicates via email and text, etc.

Recruits students and evaluates admission and enrollment requirements for the Transfer Success Pathways program.

Provides advising, counseling, and assessment of student progress within Transfer Success Pathways.

Utilizes resources and tools to better assist students on transferring to CSUCI including Transfer Evaluation System (TES), ASSIST, GE Breadth, associate degree for transfer (ADT), Digital Transfer Planner, etc.

Conducts ongoing follow up meetings with the program participants to ensure they are on track in transferring to California State University Channel Islands.

Coordinates and supports Student and Faculty Mentorship programs for the Transfer Success Pathways students.

Creates work plans and carries out day-to-day assignments without immediate direction, including those mentioned below.

Reviews Transfer Student Pathways enrollment and continuously verifies student eligibility for program.

Responsible for the set up and maintenance of campus specific information in Transfer Planner as well as Transfer Success Pathways agreements.

• Initiates visits at community colleges, high schools, community-based organizations, and regional fairs.
• Advises a diverse slate of prospective students on admission and enrollment requirements for the Transfer Success Pathways program.
• Maintains program description and other information in the Digital Transfer Planner.
• Participates in the organization and delivery of on-campus recruitment programs such as information sessions for prospective students and their supporters as well as admitted student events which may include evening and weekend programming and overnight travel.
• Advises, counsels, and responds independently to inquiries from prospective students and their supporters (via email, telephone, and consultations) providing clear and concise explanations to complex admission requirements, application procedures, and the enrollment process; troubleshoots as necessary.
• On a regular basis interacts with the transfer centers at local community colleges, assuring that the Transfer Success Pathways students receive an adequate support at their institutions.
• Aids prospective students in developing a plan to attain their Transfer Success Pathways enrollment goals. Explain rules and regulations pertinent to Transfer Success Pathways program.
• Works with students to make sure that they are following their course paths based on the information in the Digital Transfer Planner.
• Collaborates with on- and off-campus partners to disseminate admissions information, including updating high school and community college counselors about the Transfer Success Pathways program and enrollment data.
• Represents the California State University system through making various presentations to the general public including but not limited to application workshops, educational opportunities and support services among other topics.
• Attends periodic professional development trainings and meetings sponsored by related organizations and the CSU, and actively participates in unit meeting and planning retreats.

• Applies knowledge of student records (transcripts, test scores, and other official documents) to determine provisional and final admissibility in accordance with established criteria and procedures. Makes appropriate recommendations and decisions by gathering and analyzing data, logical reasoning, and drawing valid conclusions as to whether an applicant or admitted student meets or continues to meet admission and enrollment requirements utilizing technology including but not limited to People Soft Student Information System, TSP-Liaison platform, Webadmit Application system, Digital Transfer Planner, and Slate CRM.
• Collaborates with other offices to assist students in successfully navigating the admission and enrollment process.
• Assists in the development and editing of communications and systems that facilitate a simpler and more streamlined…