Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

Summary Pay Range : 50,000- $55,000

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits : Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA / HSA / FSA Dependent Care

Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Knox College invites applications for the full-time, 12-month position of Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions. This person will work within a recruitment territory to achieve a high level of visibility for the College; identify and recruit well-matched candidates for admission; build relationships with school counselors, college administrators, educational consultants, and alumni; and assist students and their parents in applying for admission and financial aid. The primary focus of this position will be to develop, implement, and lead recruitment efforts to enroll domestic transfer students from two and four-year colleges and universities. This campus-based position will report directly to the Director of International and Transfer Admissions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Engage daily with prospective transfer students and their parents via phone, text, email, video, and in-person to achieve a high level of interaction and build sustained relationships through the college search.
• Assist students in assessing match / fit and how Knox could help to achieve their educational goals.
• Work with families to understand college costs, affordability, and how to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
• Develop, manage, and implement a plan for recruiting domestic transfer students, including marketing and engagement communications, on- and off-campus events, virtual events, relationship-building with key community colleges, and transfer credit evaluation and advising. Work alongside a direct supervisor to achieve application and enrollment goals for the transfer student population.
• Represent Knox at college fairs, attending college fairs, hosting information sessions, meeting with school counselors, community-based organization advisors, and independent educational consultants, and conducting admission interviews for prospective students; work evenings and weekends as needed for events and to engage with students and parents. Hours can be long and varied. This position often entails working evenings and weekends at least 10-15% of the time.
• Lead transfer partnerships and articulation agreements with collaboration from the Director of International and Transfer Admissions.
• Represent Knox College and its programs to prospective students, their families, community college counselors, and professors through on- and off-campus visits, phone calls, and special events.
• The Assistant Director will be responsible for proactively developing relationships that lead to the successful recruitment of students wishing to transfer to Knox College.
• Perform a holistic review of applications for admission, including the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of transcripts, standardized test scores, essays and written submissions, recommendations, and other evidence of student preparation, match, and fit with Knox College. Application materials are reviewed digitally within the Slate admission and document management system; applicants are evaluated by completing forms within that system.
• Regularly engage with, and help support, the Campus Visit Team with prospective student visits to campus. Give presentations, conduct informational meetings and admission interviews, and assist with large campus visit programs as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Education Required :

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Experience Required :

At least 3-5 years of professional experience.

Minimum Licenses / Certifications Required :

Valid driver's license

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Additional Qualifications : (Preferred qualifications)

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College's policies and procedures.

Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone : 309-341-7751

Email : cultureofrespect@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, the United States Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

500 W Madison St., Suite 1475

Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone : 312-730-1560

Email : ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College's policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504") should be directed to either the Human Resources Manager or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.

For Employees :

Human Resources Manager

Shannon Lewis

Administrative Services Bldg - 112 | Campus Box K-200

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone : 309-341-7212

Email : shlewis@knox.edu

For Students :

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183

340 South West Street

Phone : 309-341-7478

Email : sgrimes@knox.edu

Learn more about our policies and procedures.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000