Transfer Admissions Counselor - Traditional Day

Indiana Tech • Fort Wayne, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented institution with a focus on career-oriented programs in business, engineering, information technology and computer science, criminal justice, life sciences, human services, and many other concentrations. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus and nearly 5,000 students in its College of Professional Studies programs online and onsite at 15 regional locations. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan . Reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions, the Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting, counseling, and enrolling prospective transfer students into Indiana Tech’s traditional undergraduate programs. This position serves as the primary point of contact for transfer students throughout the admissions process, including application review, transfer credit evaluation coordination, financial aid guidance, and enrollment advising. The Transfer Admissions Counselor develops and maintains relationships with community colleges, faculty, staff, and external partners to facilitate transfer pathways and increase transfer student enrollment. The position works collaboratively with the Transfer Advisor in the Office of Student Success and other campus partners to support a seamless transition from admission through enrollment, promote student success, and enhance the overall transfer student experience. Work will be performed in a manner that contributes to the university’s enrollment objectives while supporting Indiana Tech’s mission, vision, and values. The Transfer Admissions Counselor serves as an active member of the Indiana Tech Transfer Task Force and collaborates across campus to improve transfer processes, strengthen partnerships, and advance initiatives that support transfer student recruitment, enrollment, and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel and maintain insurability under university requirements.
• Two years or more work experience within admissions is preferred, and bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Slate CRM, preferred.
• Previous experience in admissions, higher education, recruitment, sales, customer service, or transfer student services, preferred.
• Familiarity with transfer credit evaluation processes, articulation agreements, and student success initiatives, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective transfer students through in-person appointments, phone calls, text messaging, email communications, virtual meetings, and admissions events.
• Manage transfer recruitment and develop strategies to increase transfer student enrollment.
• Build and maintain relationships with community colleges, academic advisors, faculty, and transfer coordinators.
• Represent Indiana Tech at transfer fairs, community college visits, campus events, and other recruitment activities.
• Assist transfer students through the admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions with students regarding transfer opportunities, degree programs, costs, and scholarship options.
• Develop and execute transfer-specific communication and recruitment plans designed to generate applications, deposits, and enrollments.
• Review completed transfer evaluations with students and explain degree applicability, remaining requirements, and graduation pathways.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of transcripts and admissions documents to determine admissions eligibility and application readiness.
• Make admissions recommendations and decisions in accordance with institutional policies and established admission standards.
• Advocate for students to maximize transferability of previously earned coursework.
• Complete transcript reviews, transfer credit evaluations, admissions evaluations, application processing, and other enrollment-related duties as needed during peak application and enrollment periods.
• Collaborate closely with the Transfer Advisor in the Office of Student Success to support a seamless transition for transfer students from admission through enrollment and persistence.
• Coordinate regularly regarding transfer student needs, academic planning, registration readiness, and student support services.
• Partner with the Transfer Advisor to identify and address barriers to enrollment, retention, and student success.
• Participate in joint outreach efforts and initiatives designed to improve the transfer student experience and increase student persistence.
• Share relevant student information and enrollment updates in accordance with institutional policies to ensure continuity of support throughout the student lifecycle.
• Serve as an active member of the Indiana Tech Transfer Task Force.
• Collaborate with campus partners to identify opportunities to improve transfer student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of transfer initiatives, articulation agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Provide feedback and recommendations based on transfer student trends, challenges, and enrollment data.
• Support institutional efforts to create and enhance transfer pathways that improve student access and success.
• Participate in admissions events including visit programs, open houses, accepted student events, orientation activities, and transfer-specific programs.
• Assist with recruitment travel, presentations, and outreach initiatives as assigned.
• Support departmental recruitment initiatives and collaborate with admissions staff to ensure enrollment goals are achieved.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to all university, state, and federal regulations related to student recruitment and admissions practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level