Transfer Admissions Officer

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position recruits prospective undergraduate transfer students, facilitates admission requirements and provides support and guidance to prospective students throughout the enrollment process. This position will be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Facilitates all enrollment activities for transfer students pursuing enrollment into the University.
• Liaise between the academic departments with enrollment caps to ensure a seamless application process and achieve our goals
• Oversee the admissions and enrollment process for the online and accelerated undergraduate programs, enrolling students in all 6 start terms
• Maintains and updates database of transfer credit equivalencies for courses taken at other institutions
• Manage the transfer credit evaluation process to make sure students are aware of their degree plan in a timely manner
• Assesses student need, and presents information as to why and how The University of Bridgeport may benefit a student’s personal, academic and professional goals.
• Counsels prospective applicants on the admissions process via online and in person appointments, phone, email, text and social media from point of inquiry through enrollment.
• Oversees the collection application materials and reviews complete applications for admission based on the criteria set by the University
• Schedules and presents in-person information sessions and online webinars for admissions as well as the Dental Hygiene & Nursing programs
• Develops relationships with 2 year institution career centers to encourage students to continue their education with UB
• Attends and presents at community college visits and college fairs where prospective undergraduate students are in attendance
• Presents information on the process to apply for Financial Aid, schedules financial aid appointments and acts as the primary liaison to the Financial Aid Office.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions: 

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Extensive high touch customer service skills
• Communication and active listening skills
• Collaborative skills
• Problem solving skills 
• Knowledge of all University academic programs, policies and procedures 
• Proficient in MS Office and SonisWeb
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with the following or any equivalent combination of education, work experience and training:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 6 months of experience in admissions, customer service, or sales preferred but not required

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle  

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Vision requirements (Especially relevant if driving is required by the job)

_X_     Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

__X_   Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

__X_   Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

_X__   Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

            left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

_X__   Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

            spatial relationships)

___      No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• 401k employer match

• Employee & dependent life insurance

• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents

• PTO program

• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.