Transfer Admission Counselor
Pace University is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University鈥檚
Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. To add to our esteemed faculty, we are seeking a
Transfer Admission Counselor at our Pleasantville, NY (Westchester County) campus.
Responsibilities:
The Transfer Counselor is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of transfer students for Pace University鈥檚 Pleasantville
and New York City campuses. The Transfer Counselor will oversee a transfer recruitment territory, develop and implement transfer plans, and
train other staff members on the transfer process. The Transfer Counselor is expected to be current with transfer recruitment and retention
practices.
Position Duties:
- Meet one on one with prospective and current transfer students, review
admission applications, conduct transfer credit evaluations, and serve as a primary point person for transfer admission. - Assist
newly admitted students with making a successful transition to Pace while maintaining knowledge of the undergraduate majors and programs
offered, transfer articulation agreements, transfer policies, and the degree evaluation. - Visit community colleges in assigned
recruitment territory to provide information about the University to prospective students. - Strengthen relationships with
community college transfer counselors. - Attend college fairs.
- Conduct presentations.
- Meet with prospective
transfers and their families to inform them about admissions and financial aid procedures. - Use data reports, communications
strategies and goals, along with directives to manage a select group of prospects and applicants. - Organize and facilitate both
transfer information sessions and online chat sessions. - Advise prospective students to assist in enrollment and matriculation
paths. - Participate in the planning and implementation of special transfer events.
- Generate personally developed
leads/referrals from external outreach. - Create and update transfer credit evaluations on a daily and weekly basis, including
evaluation and data entry. - Maintain various databases relating to transfer credit.
- Work with Academic Advisors,
Registrar; schools and other campus contacts to provide best practices as it relates to transfer credits. - Serve as a liaison to
designated athletic teams and academic departments. - Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements:
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree required.
- At least two years in admissions and/or academic
advisement preferred. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint is necessary. Must be well versed in
admission standards, degree programs, and student financial services and scholarships. - Ability to work effectively and
efficiently in a fast-paced environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. - Well-organized, with excellent
customer service. - Possess strong verbal and written communications skills required.
- Strong organizational skills and
ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Demonstrated undergraduate experience in: a) recruitment of prospective
students; b) evaluating applications, transcripts, and supplemental documentation; and c) making admissions decisions on prospective
applicants, to include full consideration of academic records and subjective criteria. - Experience working with transfer student
populations preferred. - Experience with SCT Banner and CRM Slate preferred.
Salary Range: $66,300/ Year. Please
apply at:
Pace University
provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive
care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT
Employees). - Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
- 403B
investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees). - Programs and services that assist
in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees). - Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of
their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees). - Opportunity for faculty
and staff to participate in Pace鈥檚 award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire
employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees). - Discount purchase plans for
everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).
About Pace University
Ranked in
the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse
students鈥攁cademically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150
bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong
academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment,
the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin;
religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic
predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any
other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
Annual Security Report Notice
Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance
with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University鈥檚 Safety and Security department
publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as
well as crime and fire statistics for the University.