Dual Enrollment / Transfer Admissions Advisor

Job Title : Dual Enrollment / Transfer Admissions Advisor

Department : Admissions & Recruitment

Reports To : Director of Enrollment

Date : Immediate Opening

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary Range : $50,000-$60,000

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU's vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

SUMMARY

The Office of Enrollment at Washington Adventist University is searching for dedicated and experienced professional to serve the Dual Enrollment / Transfer population. This position requires an individual who can work collaboratively with high school administrators, teachers and students to implement the program's strategic plans and recruit students for the Dual Enrollment program. This individual will have the ability to transfer credit information, referrals, and support the transfer students through the transcript evaluation process, admission and registration. Services are provided to transfer undergraduate students through admission and transition advising; coordination of on campus activities with Admissions and Orientation offices; and advocacy assistance in facilitating connections to the campus community for articulation agreements. Due to the diversity of the transfer population, the transfer admission advisor will serve veterans and international students with transfer evaluation and admission services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to demonstrating full understanding of WAU academic requirements and policies, the successful candidate will :

Transfer Admissions Advisor Duties

• Evaluate and articulate incoming transfer credits for first time students.
• Enter approved transfer credits to students' records in accordance with University policies and guidelines and practice routine verification of the accuracy of data.
• Build relationships with advising representatives and students from WAU
• Coordinate Transfer Open House and recruitment activities with academic / advising community to reach and increase the number of new transfer population.
• Provide transition assistance to incoming transfer students for admissions.
• Implement and maximize technology and resources required to maintain communication with prospective students.
• Create and update communication plan to engage the transfer prospect.
• Provide service in-person, by phone and via email to current students who have questions / concerns with transfer credits.

Dual Enrollment Coordinator Duties

QUALIFICATIONS :

BENEFITS :

The full fringe benefit plan includes but is not limited to :

Title VII Exception Notice :

Washington Adventist University is committed to equal employment opportunities, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, age, race, color, or national origin. The University reserves constitutional and statutory rights as a religious institution and employer to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, and claims specific exemption from Title IX provisions as set forth in 34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000