Transfer Admission Counselor

Details•San Diego, CA

19h•$5,859 - $5,860

About The Position

The Transfer Admission Counselor serves as a strategic representative and dedicated advocate for the University’s transfer, veteran, and non-traditional student populations. Managing the full recruitment cycle, this role balances high-impact outreach—including community college visits, regional travel, and partnership development—with the meticulous holistic review of transfer and freshman applications. As a subject matter expert in degree pathways, the Counselor provides personalized guidance to prospective students and families, navigating the unique complexities of credit evaluations, financial aid, and the transition to a four-year institution. Beyond territory management, this professional collaborates on the development of transfer-specific recruitment strategies and admission policies, ensuring the University remains a competitive and welcoming destination for students from diverse educational backgrounds.

Requirements

Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in college admissions or a relevant field such as K-12 education, student leadership/outreach, public relations, or sales/marketing.
Licensure: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for recruitment travel.
Public Speaking: Exceptional oral communication skills with the ability to present confidently to diverse audiences, ranging from individual families to large groups of several hundred.
Interpersonal Savvy: Strong written communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and high school partners from diverse backgrounds.
Tech-Forward: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and a willingness to master recruitment databases (CRMs like Slate or Salesforce) and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams).
Self-Management: Proven ability to work independently, manage a complex travel schedule, and meet strict deadlines without constant direct supervision.
Collaboration: A team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to contribute to a high-energy, collaborative office environment.
Institutional Knowledge: A baseline understanding of—or a strong desire to learn—the University of San Diego’s mission, academic programs, and unique student life.

Responsibilities

Application Evaluation & Scholarship Review Comprehensive Review: Perform holistic evaluations of transfer and first-year applications by calculating cumulative GPAs, assessing curriculum rigor, and analyzing school competitiveness.
Decision Making: Recommend final admission decisions (Admit/Deny/Waitlist) based on individual student profiles, applicant pool trends, and the University’s mission.
Scholarship Management: Determine merit-based scholarship eligibility and award amounts based on established institutional criteria.
Stakeholder Communication: Provide transparent and timely updates to prospective families and community college counselors regarding application status and decisions.
Strategic Territory Management & Recruitment Data-Driven Travel: Manage assigned geographic territories by analyzing historical data and school reports to identify priority community colleges and CBOs for recruitment.
Outreach & Presentation: Lead engaging presentations at community colleges, high schools and college fairs; coordinate virtual and on-campus Information Sessions for prospective students as well as admitted student programs
Logistics: Independently schedule and manage all travel logistics for recruitment during the Fall and Spring seasons
Professional Development: Represent the University within professional organizations such as NACAC and WACAC to stay current on industry trends and ethics.
Counseling & Public Information Sessions Student Advising: Serve as a subject matter expert for prospective students on admission requirements, financial aid basics, academic programs, and campus life.
Community Outreach: Conduct workshops for college-access groups (e.g., AVID, Upward Bound, CalSoap) to assist underrepresented populations with college planning.
Campus Presence: Serve as the designated "Counselor of the Day," providing one-on-one consultations for visiting families and supporting all major on-campus recruitment events.
Leadership & Collateral Projects Liaison Duties: Act as the formal point of contact for specific Academic or Athletic departments to streamline the recruitment of specialized cohorts such as 1-semester transfer students and military-connected applicants.
Transfer Support: Assist with domestic and international transfer credit advising and evaluation.
Project Management: Co-lead the planning and execution of special admission events and departmental initiatives as assigned.