Transfer Admission Counselor

Illinois Institute of Technology•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties in the identification and recruitment of prospective undergraduate students from an assigned territory. Plans for and participates in promoting the university in a variety of ways using data analysis, marketing strategies and public relations skills; and frequently makes decisions by exercising discretion and independent judgment. This position will be an integral member of the team and assist in meeting enrollment goals as well as establishing and deepening relationships with campus community members, transfer advisors, placement offices, prospective students, faculty, and other stakeholders influencing the college selection process. This will include visits to local schools and universities as well as other recruitment and yield activities, both in-person and virtually. Extensive travel is required throughout the year, as well as weekend and evening work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
0-2 years' experience
Excellent public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Should be very organized, goal oriented, able to multi-task and possess good leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment that at times can be fast paced.
Excellent time management skills and flexibility to balance significant travel and in-office responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of admission and recruitment software preferred.
General knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, social media and presentation software highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze historical enrollment data along with census data to determine optimum travel/recruitment plan in various markets.
Participate with the departmental leadership in defining key schools, set new student enrollment targets for each of those schools, and devise and implement strategies to reach those targets.
Determine appropriate recruitment events for different schools/regions. Examples include school presentations, school or community workshops, appointments with students/families outside of school location and regular school hours, and school counselor breakfasts/luncheons that could include informational presentations.
Seek out and manage partnerships with school administrators, community organizations, professional networks and other special interest groups that support the mission of higher education and assist with recruitment efforts to the university.
Manage ongoing strategic communications (including email, print, and other media) with prospective students, transfer advisors, transfer center directors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
Represent the university both on and off campus to prospective students, transfer advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
Provide counseling regarding the admission process and opportunities at the university. One-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations is an important responsibility of this position. Admission counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, phone calls and emails.
Participate and assist in UG Admission hosted events. Events may be hosted on or off campus and some are scheduled after office hours.
Make decisions on applicant files and serve on review committee.
Determine appropriate major for students based on interests, grades, transferable credits and future goals.
Select students for scholarship interviews and special programs.
Assist students and families through both admission and financial aid appeals.
Understand components of financial aid awards in order to guide students and families through their award packages and navigate the appeal process when necessary.
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of course transferability and the Illinois Articulation Initiative.
Use transfer articulation systems such as Transferology, the Transfer Evaluation System (TES), Ellucian Banner, and Degree Works to advise prospective transfer pathway students on course selection in preparation for transfer to Illinois Tech.
Respond to prospective student inquiries regarding the transferability of college coursework to Illinois Tech degree programs using Transferology, the Transfer Evaluation System, and Degree Works.
Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of undergraduate admission policies, enrollment goals, university programs, and the recruitment landscape.
Maintains proficiency in the use of admissions and recruitment technologies, including CRM systems, to support data-driven decision-making and effective communication.
Contributes to the overall success of the enrollment team by participating in special projects and performing additional duties as assigned, aligning all efforts with the mission and strategic goals of the university.