Transfer Admissions Counselor

Saint Peters University•Jersey City, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Peter's University, a Jesuit institution founded in 1872, offers a unique educational experience combining rigorous academics, internships, community service, and a supportive community. The University provides over 50 undergraduate majors, master's, and doctorate programs. Its diverse campus, inclusive culture, and commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and community engagement foster employee success. With 4,000 students, Saint Peter's merges quality academics, distinguished faculty and staff, and modern facilities to challenge students in their intellectual exploration and community engagement. This role reports to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions and serves as the primary representative of the University to prospective transfer students, returning students, their families, community college counselors, academic advisors, and other transfer partners. The Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting, admitting, re-enrolling, and enrolling transfer and returning students. This includes developing relationships with community colleges and other transfer partners, and guiding students through the admissions process from initial inquiry to enrollment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and ability to process critical information in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a student-centered approach
Experience working within a CRM (Slate) and Student Information System (Colleague)
Experience in a higher education setting, preferably in an academic setting or advisement,
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Availability to occasionally work outside of normal hours, evenings and/or weekends in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
Ability to travel when needed (minimal and within state).
Valid driver’s license required
Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Commitment to community engagement, service, leadership development, or related work.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining community partnerships.
Experience working directly with community-based organizations.
Familiarity with service-learning, civic engagement, volunteer management, or leadership development programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for prospective transfer and re-enrolling students, providing individualized guidance through the admissions and enrollment process, including application completion, transcript review, and next steps toward registration.
Provides transfer evaluations of transcripts and documentation in accordance with institutional policies.
Work with academic departments, CASE and enrollment services offices to ensure accurate evaluation and placement of transfer credits.
Lead outreach efforts to assist former students seeking re-admission, providing advice and support to facilitate their successful return and degree completion.
Conduct proactive outreach to prospective students through phone calls, email, text messaging, virtual appointments, events, and other recruitment initiatives.
Remains current on University programs and offerings to ensure accurate and up to date information is being provided to prospective students and other members of the community.
Processes the application-related materials and corresponding student records in Slate and Colleague in a time-sensitive manner with accuracy and a strong attention to detail, and facilitates the timely completion of applications.
Participate in and represent the University at transfer fairs, community college visits, college nights, open houses, information sessions, admitted student events, and other recruitment programs.
Utilizes a variety of software programs including but not limited to Colleague, Slate, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zoom and other related programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Any other duty or responsibility assigned by the supervisor.