Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Transfer Admission Counselor is responsible for the recruitment of transfer students to Bloomfield College.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruits transfer students to the day and evening, full and part-time programs and maintains oversight of recruitment territory as assigned by the Director of Admissions.
Reviews applications and makes admission decisions based on Bloomfield College admission policies.
Makes periodic reports to the Assistant Director of Admission and the Director of Admission on the status of recruitment and the current enrollment of undergraduate students at Bloomfield College.
Travels to community colleges and community based organizations and businesses as well as college fairs to recruit students.
Conducts Admission and Financial Aid presentations and on-site visits.
Maintains office hours during which time he/she is available to interview students, review applications, evaluate pertinent documentation and make admission decisions on assigned student applications.
Maintain contact with applicants utilizing all available communication tools to ensure completion of the application and to increase yield of accepted students.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community colleges and other guidance counselors/officers.
Assist in the preparation of and participate in all on-campus recruiting events.
Maintain event RSVP lists and confirm student attendance at admission events.
Counsel students and their families on programs and services available at Bloomfield College.
This position requires some travel in the fall and spring.
Req. candidate profile :
Qualifications:
Requires BA/BS degree and a minimum of one year admissions experience. Experience with transfer populations preferred. The candidate must have a valid driver's license. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, ability to quickly learn and utilize proprietary educational software, exemplary written and verbal communication skills, basic math ability, and excellent problem-solving skills. Individual should have good people skills with the ability help people feel at ease. Must function comfortably in a team structure and be able to speak before large and small groups with confidence.
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