Assistant Director of Transfer
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Summary Operating Title Assistant Director of Transfer Long Classification Title Admissions Officer II Campus Location Durham Department UNH Admissions Summary of Position The Assistant Director of Admissions performs duties relevant to the recruitment, admission and counseling of transfer students, resulting in the achievement of enrollment goals established by the University. Position shares with all admissions officer positions common responsibilities: representing the university to all interested constituencies, reviewing admissions applications, managing recruitment and admissions programming.Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years Additional Job InformationPosting Number PS4961FY25 Other minimum qualifications

• 4 years of experience in educational counseling/administration or Master's degree in counseling or related field and two years of experience in educational counseling/administration.
• Demonstrated commitment and experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status).
• Familiarity with college and university admissions policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent personal computer skills required
• Excellent analytical ability
• Demonstrated appreciation for value and role of higher education
• Demonstrated ability to work with families, students, faculty and staff
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments
• Valid driver's license
• Evening and weekend work required

Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience with transfer admissions preferred, but not required.Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.Quicklink for Posting Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 16 EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.Institution Information The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: Posting Details Posting Date 11/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing DatePosting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Regular If TERM position provide projected end dateEquipment/InstrumentsDrivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. Other - Travel by car, Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record Duties / Responsibilities Job Duties Duty/Responsibility Recruitment of new transfer students

• Meet, speak with and counsel prospective transfer students and other constituencies to explain pertinent transfer admissions policies and procedures; advise on credentials; answer questions on academic programs and campus life.
• Represent the university to community colleges, transfer advisors and professional transfer organizations.
• Attend college nights, transfer and college fairs and other transfer recruitment events and programs.
• Conduct group information sessions that promote and explain the transfer admissions process and the university.
• Counsel applicants pre- or post-admission decision; perform essential and necessary duties to develop and maintain relationships with constituencies: program evaluation, email and written correspondence, telephone communication, social media, etc.
• Advise prospective transfer students on admission criteria, transfer credit, credit for prior learning and other critical decision factors for transfer students.
• Assists in developing appropriate partnerships which help develop feeder schools and organizations.
• Communicates with prospective transfer students via one-on-one appointments, telephone, email, SMS and chat platform.
• Makes strategic recommendations to improve transfer policies and procedures in order to enroll more transfer students.
• Maintains awareness of transfer credit policies at peer institutions.
• Seek to establish collaborations with on and off-campus organizations and offices that focus on the educational advancement of multi-cultural or under-represented transfer students.
• Lead special transfer- related projects and other duties.

Duty/Responsibility Review and evaluate transfer admission applications (domestic and/or international). Support freshman admission (as needed).

• Independently read, review, evaluate and process transfer applications for admission and rule on admittance within established guidelines (domestic and international).
• Provide expertise within the admissions office to support the review of transfer student applications.
• Participation in file review committees - TSAS , International, Athletes, etc.
• Collaborate with Registrar's Office or Departments, as needed.
• Track progress and meet established application review deadlines and goals.

Duty/Responsibility Specialized duties as assigned may include:

• Oversight and planning of transfer recruitment travel/s
• Assist with oversight and planning of transfer communications strategy and planning school visits and coordination with events team for on-campus and virtual events
• Student ambassador and alumni coordination for outreach/recruitment efforts
• Re-admission Liaison
• Pre-Health applicants review and coordination
• UNHM liaison for transfer recruitment
• Coordination with credit evaluation staff
• FTSS review
• Communication Liaison with Engagement Team
• Veteran/Military Liaison
• NERSP coordinator

Duty/Responsibility General office duties

• Participate in the development of admissions policies/procedures.
• Supervision of support staff and/or student admissions representatives, as assigned.
• Assist in staffing of other admission events and programs, as assigned.
• Contribute to admissions planning, staff supervision, and/or general office management.
• Participation in other working groups/committees

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with general office activity as assigned.

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