What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transfer Admission Counselor position at McDaniel College?

Category : Staff Subscribe : Department : Admissions Locations : Westminster, MD Posted : Dec 17, 2024 Closes : Open Until Filled Type : Full-time Position ID : 184022 Share

About McDaniel College :

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2024 benefits guidebook. The A3 salary range is $45,000 - $70,312. The targeted pay rate is $50,000. This is a 35-hour a week position.

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Job Description :

The Transfer Admissions Counselor is responsible for the strategic recruitment and enrollment of domestic and international students applying for transfer admission, re-admission, or to earn a second bachelor's degree as well as all international first year students.

The Counselor must understand the philosophy of a liberal arts education and assist students and their families in finding an acceptable fit between educational goals and financial constraints. The staff professional must also understand the College Strategic Plan and the importance of the admissions goals within the plan. The position requires significant travel and the ability to set goals, manage time, and achieve results within an assigned area requiring minimal supervision. Since a major aspect of this position entails attending and handling off-campus recruitment activities, the Transfer Admission Counselor must value working independently with students, families, and colleagues from other colleges. An appreciation for diversity and effective verbal and written communication skills are required.

The work is highly seasonal in nature. Fall activities include considerable travel to community colleges, college fairs and off-site interviews, as well as participation in on-campus programs. Winter and spring seasons focus on on-campus students, file reading and making admission decisions, applicant follow-up, travel to community colleges, college fairs and yield programs. Summer focuses on group and individual prospective student sessions, evaluation of strategies, organizing campus visits and information days plus preparation for the next enrollment season. Each of these activities requires different skills.

During the travel season, this position will be expected to work as needed to meet the requirement of the travel territory. Evening and weekend hours will vary based on the recruitment cycle throughout the year.

The Transfer Admission Counselor must quickly build a professional base of higher education and admissions knowledge and network. Information gained from regional and national colleagues assists in achieving both individual and institutional goals.

Specific Responsibilities

A. Serves as first contact for transfer students, second bachelor's degree students, international students, and students applying for re-admission. Responsible for communicating program features and requirements to provide preliminary guidance and advising.

Assess credentials and provide guidance about requirements to complete the population-specific admission process.
Stays current on all aspects of international student requirements, including the evaluation of international credits, U.S. immigration regulations and the I-20 application process.

B. Travels extensively to develop interest in McDaniel College.

Visits an appropriate number of community colleges in primary and secondary areas to meet stated marketing goals.

Represents McDaniel College at college fairs.

Coordinates off-campus programs in primary and secondary areas (i.e. yield receptions, advisor breakfasts, and lunches, interviews).

Familiarizes students and parents with McDaniel College.

Evaluates the appropriateness of travel within assigned market areas.

C. Conducts interviews and one-on-one sessions to further student understanding of McDaniel College and gain knowledge of the prospective student.

Conducts interviews and sessions both on-campus where appropriate.

Interacts with prospective students' families.

Discusses students' interests and achievements and asks questions to gain information that will be useful in reaching decisions.

Answers questions regarding financial aid, admission standards, student life, and academics.

D. Coordinates the transfer recruitment and re-admission strategies for both spring and fall semesters.

Attends Transfer recruitment events at key Community Colleges.

Follows through with completion and review of transfer, re-admission and second bachelor's degree applications

Plans Transfer Visit days with the support of the Admissions Event Manager.

Participates in the Transfer Student spring and fall orientation.

Has an active voice regarding the transfer marketing strategy.

E. Assists in the planning and implementing of on-campus programs.

Helps organize events such as spring and fall open houses, summer information days, class visits, admitted student programs, and special events targeted to specific populations.

Ensures the smooth and effective operation of vital on-campus recruitment events.

F. Assists in the development and implementation of the admission marketing plan.

Responsible for the review of specific sections of the overall marketing plan.

Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports for the purpose of monitoring the marketing strategies.

Recommends and develops communication content based on knowledge and needs of populations.

G. Participates in day-to-day marketing activities of the admission program.

Reads and reviews applications and renders decisions.

Participates in committee review of applicants for admission.

Utilizes the admissions CRM to enter, track, and filter communication with prospective students.

Actively follows up with personalized attention on interested prospects and applicants from their assigned territory (i.e. phone calls, post cards, emails, etc.).

Works closely with campus partners to ensure the timeliness of credit evaluations and enrollment processes.

H. Information Security Role : Data User

Follow the policies and procedures established by the appropriate Data Stewards.

Comply with federal and state laws and regulations as well as College policies, procedures, and standards associated with the College computing resources and institutional data used.

Use institutional data only as required for the conduct of college business within the scope of employment.

Implement safeguards prescribed by appropriate Data Stewards for Limited Access and Restricted Data.

Ensure the appropriateness, accuracy, and timeliness of institutional data used for the conduct of college business.

Report any unauthorized access, data misuse, or data quality issues to the appropriate Data Steward for remediation.

Accept and complete the confidentiality statement yearly if access includes Restricted data.

Report any suspected data breach to the CIO and the IT Help Desk as soon as possible.

Requirements : Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Valid driver's license with two or less points.

Excellent writing and verbal skills are essential.

Excellent interpersonal communications skills required.

Must be committed to the value of a liberal arts education.

Must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups.

Ability to utilize software packages related to admissions.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely working in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to adverse conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal; however, some offices are shared with another professional staff member.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

Sitting for long periods of time.

Some bending and stooping when working with files.

Limited lifting involved but not more than 10 pounds at a time.

Finger dexterity for typing and use of other office equipment.

Salary : $45,000 - $70,312

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