Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

Position Summary Information

Juniata College invites applications for an Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions who will manage the undergraduate transfer prospect and applicant pool. The position has an active role in fostering partnerships with local community colleges, and is responsible for the transcript evaluation summary process for incoming transfer students.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate transfer students
• Deliver admission presentations
• Meet with prospective students & families
• Provide information on course transfers and equivalencies
• Plan, organize and implement a data driven recruitment strategy
• Attend in-person & virtual transfer fairs/events
• Support and assist with the planning of on-campus events, tours, visits
• Collaborate with community colleges to maintain and grow the transfer portfolio of 2+2 and 2+2+1 agreements
• Collaborate with the campus departments including Financial Aid, Registrar, Campus Life, and Dean of Students
• Represent the Admissions Office by serving as needed on college committees, groups, councils
• Review transfer admission applications
• Ensure applicants are appraised of all necessary steps to complete their application
• Evaluate completed applications for admission and award scholarship

Performs other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Position Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• 1-3 years of professional experience. Experience in Admissions/Higher education preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural communication skills
• Demonstrate and possess a strong understanding of cultural competency
• Valid driver’s license, clear of major violations