Transfer Student Admissions Counselor

Title: Transfer Student Admissions Counselor

Division: Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: Undergraduate Admissions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 E2

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana’s Undergraduate Admission office seeks applications for a Transfer Student Admissions Counselor to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and recruitment program designed to meet enrollment objectives for a range of applicants including but not limited to transfer students, non-degree seeking and other special student populations.

Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinate with Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Assistant Director of Admissions on a comprehensive recruitment and travel program in assigned territory.

Work closely with the Office of the Registrar staff to ensure timely processing of files

Assume general admissions responsibilities such as travel for recruitment purposes, reviewing admissions files, and giving admissions presentations on and off campus.

Mediate relations between the university and incoming students, counseling staff members at community colleges and other relevant parties.

Develop and propose strategic, innovative, and cost efficient programs in response to anticipated and emerging needs

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Regularly monitor measurable goals and objectives to insure that prospective students and applicants receive timely and exemplary service during the admissions process.

Assist with the implementation and execution of strategic marketing and communication efforts for admissions.

Serve as liaison with assigned University college/school(s) and/or campus offices to coordinate recruitment

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Assist with the management of application review process.

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• Serve as liaison to assigned Community Colleges system to ensure students have a seamless transfer experience to USI
  Collaborate with appropriate personnel to streamline the undergraduate transfer student admissions process
  
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor’s degree.

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community.

Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Organizational ability, high energy, and creative initiative.

Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.

• Valid driver’s license or alternate means of reliable transportation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Previous admission, higher education, and/or marketing experience.

• Knowledge of the offerings of the University and an understanding of the mission of the University is desired.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Simone Payne, search committee chair, at scpayne@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before April 10, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.