Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor

Summary

Leads transfer student recruitment, outreach and enrollment efforts that contribute to meeting the university's strategic enrollment objectives.

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle  students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Reviews and evaluates transfer applications, including academic transcripts and supporting materials to render admission decisions
• Serves as the primary resource for prospective transfer students, delivering personalized advising on admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, academic pathways and the enrollment process
• Represents the university at transfer fairs, on and off campus recruitment events and virtual programming
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with community colleges, four-year institutions, academic advisors and community-based organizations to support transfer recruitment and enrollment
• Provides guidance on the transfer credit evaluation process in collaboration with other academic departments and university offices
• Collaborates with the university marketing team to develop targeted messaging for prospective transfer students
• Participates in related professional development organizations representing the university
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of department budget
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in transfer admissions, recruitment management or other related experience
• Valid U.S. driver's license

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, marketing or a related field of study
• Experience with Slate CRM and the college transfer process

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised: 09 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time