Transfer Recruiter

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Position Title:
Transfer Recruiter


Job Category:
Academic Staff


Employment Type:
Regular


Job Profile:
Adm & Rctmt Coord II


Job Duties:

The Transfer Recruiter is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment and yield strategies focused on transfer students, reentry students, and individuals who have previously attended but stopped out of higher education. This position plays a key role in advancing the institution's enrollment goals by cultivating relationships with prospective students, community colleges, university partners, and internal campus stakeholders.

In addition to recruitment, the Transfer Recruiter serves as a dedicated resource for students navigating the often complex path back to higher education. The role emphasizes removing barriers-whether related to credit transfer, finances, reentry logistics-so that students feel supported and empowered to complete their degree. The Transfer Recruiter provides individualized guidance and advocacy, ensuring students can reengage with higher education and achieve their academic goals.


Key

Job Responsibilities:



Advising & Student Support

• Serve as a member of the transfer team for prospective transfer and reentry students, providing clear, timely, and personalized guidance on application, transfer credit evaluation, and degree completion pathways.
• Assist students in identifying and overcoming barriers to enrollment-academic, financial, or personal-by connecting them with the right campus resources and support systems.
• Provide referrals for academic advising, financial aid counseling, career services, and other student success programs.
• Deliver presentations and workshops to prospective students, advisors, and community partners.

Recruitment & Outreach

• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to increase enrollment of transfer, reentry, and stop-out.
• Build strong partnerships with regional community colleges, technical colleges, and other feeder institutions.
• Conduct proactive outreach to former students with some college credit but no degree, encouraging and supporting re-enrollment.
• Represent the university at transfer fairs, community college visits, community-based events.
• Maintain a recruitment schedule/plan, including travel for relationship-building and events.
• Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students.

Application Processing & Enrollment Management

• Review and evaluate applications for transfer, reentry, and stop-out admission.
• Evaluate prior coursework for transferability and applicability to degree requirements, using Transferology and other transfer credit tools.
• Collaborate with the registrar's office and academic departments to ensure accurate credit articulation, admission, and timely communication.
• Document student interactions to ensure accountability, and timely communication.
• Generate reports and contribute to enrollment forecasting for transfer and reentry populations.

• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement.

Communication & Collaboration

• Develop and manage communication plans tailored to transfer, reentry and stop-out populations, in collaboration with communications and marketing colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of digital and print recruitment materials highlighting transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and adult learner resources.
• Partner with campus offices to streamline reentry admissions processes, reduce obstacles, and enhance the overall transfer and reentry student experience.

Department:

Admissions


Compensation:

Starting at $45,000 and commensurate with experience.


Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with various populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least two years, willingness to travel (including overnights and weekends) and the ability to become a university authorized driver at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in admissions, advising, transfer services, or related areas in higher education.
• Knowledge of transfer credit evaluation processes, with experience using Transferology or comparable tools.
• Knowledge of transfer student issues, community college systems, and degree completion initiatives.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, student information systems (Peoplesoft), and data-driven recruitment strategies.
• Experience working with adult learners, non-traditional students, or stop-out/reentry populations.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and…