Loyola Marymount University-posted about 2 months ago
$78,600 - $102,200/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Westchester, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

Under the supervision of the Director of Transfer Admission & Enrollment Services, the Associate Director of Transfer Admission plays a senior leadership role within LMU's Transfer Admission & Enrollment Services. This position is responsible for managing and advancing all aspects of transfer student recruitment, application evaluation, yield, articulation agreements, and the overall transfer student experience. The Associate Director ensures that LMU remains competitive, accessible, and welcoming to students transferring from community colleges and four-year institutions, while aligning with the University's mission, values, and enrollment goals. This role places the highest priority on ensuring students and families receive the very best customer service throughout their application and transition processes. In addition, will be the primary contact and lead collaborator charged with establishing and maintaining Transfer Enrollment Services' strategic partnerships.

  • Develop and lead strategic recruitment plans specifically for prospective transfer students.
  • Cultivate relationships with community colleges, transfer partner institutions, and relevant external organizations (e.g. counselor networks).
  • Represent LMU at transfer fairs, community college events, virtual sessions, and other outreach opportunities.
  • Collaborate with campus units (financial aid, student affairs, academic departments) on transfer focused messaging and yield strategies.
  • Oversee the evaluation of transfer applications, including transcript review, credit evaluation, prerequisites, and major-specific requirements.
  • Ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with university policies in the admission decision process.
  • Work with the Office of the Registrar and other offices to maintain and update articulation agreements and transfer guides.
  • Manage or collaborate on guaranteed admission and transfer credit policies.
  • Design and implement programs or services to support the transition of transfer students (orientation, advising, early engagement).
  • Ensure that transfer students are well informed prior to enrollment (academic planning, credit applicability).
  • Monitor retention, progression, and satisfaction of transfer students; recommend improvements.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on data related to transfer applications, conversion (yield), credit transfer success, and demographic trends.
  • Use data to inform recruitment and admission strategies.
  • Contribute to long term planning and goalsetting for transfer enrollment targets.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff within the transfer admissions team.
  • Coordinate with marketing/communications, assessment, financial aid, academic departments, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Manage budgets, plans, and schedules for transfer admission travel, events, and recruiting activities.
  • Ensure service quality, process efficiency, and continuous improvement in transfer admission operations.
  • Ensure that LMU policies regarding transfers align with best practices, legal requirements, and equity commitments.
  • Participate in institutional discussions about admissions policies, transfer equivalencies, etc.
  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility (managing staff/transfer systems) in an academic environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the community college and transfer culture, as well as transfer and post-traditional orientation systems and their integration to the LMU culture.
  • Capacity to develop, analyze, implement and improve the integrity of systematic change to best meet the needs of the student population, staff, and faculty.
  • Strength in planning and motivating employees to create an environment consistent with the professional standards of LMU and to function in a highly stressful environment under the pressure of constant deadlines.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team in order to complete complex projects; ability to communicate and coordinate activities within the office and throughout the LMU community.
  • Skill in developing and implementing procedures, regulations, legislation and practices.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Skill in balancing two programs that serve two distinct student populations: transfer students and continuing students navigating enrollment barriers.
  • Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
  • Must possess valid CA DL and the ability to drive to offsite locations.
  • Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of Slate CRM system.
  • Salary range $78,600.00 - $102,200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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