SENIOR TRANSFER ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR #00036207

Office of Admissions

This full-time position will perform significant recruiting and admissions activities for transfer students at community colleges and partner schools in Missouri and surrounding states; such as meeting with prospective students, attending transfer fairs, scheduling transfer visits, webinars and chat sessions, and organizing events like Meet & Greets and transfer events.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide team lead responsibilities to various recruiting campaigns and projects, including efforts to increase and/or develop student diversity
• Develop and implement student recruiting strategies and marketing techniques
• Advise and assist prospective students in explanation of academic programs, admissions requirements, and transfer credit process
• Represent the university at recruiting activities at undergraduate colleges and universities and high schools through presentation and at in-person and virtual events
• Solicit prospective student names from undergraduate colleges and universities by maintaining relationships with transfer partner school contacts
• Coordinate special admissions programs for special populations
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable school or college admissions requirements and university policies governing recruitment efforts
• Organize campus activities to enhance campus visits of prospective students, colleges, universities, and/or high schools
• Coordinate and participate in development and implementation of Admissions team communication strategies, including meeting with prospective student and their families
• Assist with development of training programs and materials for recruitment team and Admissions staff; provide specific training presentation at staff retreats and related training sessions
• Record, via electronic entry, communications to and from prospective students
• Process transfer applications and create and maintain transfer course guides
• Perform other duties as assigned

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Direct experience in student recruitment
• Three or more years of experience in student recruitment, marketing, or other highly interactive promotional fields
• Strong organizational skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with PeopleSoft and Slate, high comfort level with technology and social media, and the ability to analyze and present data effectively

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $20.00-$20.91 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: STUDENT RECRUITMENT SPCLST SR
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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