Transfer Admission Counselor
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The Transfer Admission Counselor at Millikin University will be responsible for recruiting transfer students to complete their degree at Millikin. The position requires excellent communication skills in diverse environments, an ability to build strong relationships, and the ability to work independently to achieve institutional and divisional goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Nurture, build, and sustain ongoing professional relationships with prospective transfer students and those who influence them to achieve assigned enrollment management objectives.

• Become familiar with transfer student culture and any distinctive aspects of the culture, including but not limited to sources of students, preferences of students, and sources of competition.

· Develop relationships with community college advising staff through regularly scheduled visits and routine recruitment contacts.

• Develop relationships with community leaders and business leaders through scheduled visits, community involvement and various recruitment opportunities.

· Seasonal travel will be required for this position. Overnight travel may occur.

· In conjunction with the University Registrar, use available resources to provide accurate and timely support for transfer students with questions about transferability of courses, academic planning, and differences between similar academic programs.

• Regularly monitor the inquiry, prospect, application, and deposit numbers to focus on attaining assigned objectives.
• Monitor the receipt of applications and determine the best next steps in the recruitment process for each applicant.
• Document activity and decisions about applications for admission in accordance with established standards.
• Communicate with prospective students about financial aid, financial resources, and how to pay for college.

· Other job-related duties as assigned, including supporting day-to-day function of the Admission Office and follow-up with enrolled transfer students in an informal, as needed basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws but may provide daily direction and assistance to student employees.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Customer, budget, quality and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Requires daily use of Outlook Email, Ellucian (Student Information System), Salesforce (Customer Management System), MS -Excel, and MS Windows.

• This position particularly requires a high aptitude for quickly establishing mutual rapport and comfort when meeting people for the first time in person and on the phone.
• This position requires the analytical skills to understand which students are highest priority and why they are highest priority.
• The position also requires the analytical ability to plan business travel based on analysis of data about enrollment trends.
• This position requires complex problem solving when making admit/deny decisions about applications for admission.

Minimum Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

· Ability and desire to effectively and credibly interact with transfer students, adult students, parents, university faculty, university administrators, and faculty and staff of external colleges/community colleges.

· Ability and desire to articulate key aspects and benefits of a Millikin University education.

· Preference given to candidates with experience or expertise in the following areas: Millikin University curriculum, Illinois community college practices, and financial aid

· Organized, accurate, detail oriented, and extremely timely in customer service and sales situations.

· Ability and willingness to learn and properly use Enrollment technology in routine performance of daily job functions.

· Valid driver's license. Clean driving record.

· Availability and willingness to work M-F 8AM-4:30PM as well as extended evening and weekend hours as needed, and willingness to enthusiastically travel to recruit transfer students. These busy times may occur several months per year.

· Ability to develop, collect, analyze, and interpret data used for student recruitment.

· Outstanding writing and communication skills pertinent to business correspondence.

· Outstanding telephone usage skills.

· Demonstrated ability to self-manage time, activity, and spending, staying focused on accomplishment of objectives.

· Outstanding presentation skills.

· Preference to candidates with previous admission experience, specifically recruiting transfer students.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver.