Coordinator of Transfer Admissions

Job Title

Coordinator of Transfer Admissions

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Office Of Undergraduate Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Coordinator of Transfer Admissions is responsible for the facilitation of recruitment and enrollment activities related to prospective transfer students. This position contributes to the achievement of enrollment and recruitment goals and objectives by conducting community college visits, admission presentations, campus tours, attending college fairs and providing TAMU-CC college transition counseling/advising. In the scope of enrollment activity, the coordinator also supports all other targeted undergraduate recruitment activities as an integral member of the Undergraduate Admissions department. This position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Recruiting and Admissions

Percent Effort: 30%

Job Duties

• Recruit, counsel and advise students, families, and groups regarding the application process, credentials needed, and all phases of the University including, but not limited to, admission requirements, financial aid, scholarships, career choices, housing, honors programs, student involvement, and academic programs

• Solve programmatic/procedural problems and give guidance requiring substantial knowledge of operations, programs, and University policies. Conduct on-campus interview/sessions with families.

• Participate actively in communication activities through phone calls, email communications, postcards, texting, social media, and letters as appropriate to serve constituencies

Functional Area 2: Travel Management

Percent Effort: 20%

Job Duties

• Manage appropriate travel and recruitment of prospective transfer students to TAMUCC, including outreach calendars for visits to community colleges, targeted community events, and designated on and off campus programs

Functional Area 3: Administrative Operations

Percent Effort: 15%

Job Duties

• Coordinate the undergraduate transfer recruitment and admission programs, requiring extensive knowledge of university policies and procedures.

• Facilitate close working relationships with key TAMUCC employees, secondary school constituents, and community college colleagues.

• Assist the Director in the design, development, and implementation of admissions services, procedures, recruitment plans, and marketing plans.

Functional Area 4: Program Management

Percent Effort: 30%

Job Duties

• Coordinate and engage in the course credit articulation evaluations to include the facilitation of necessary articulation and bridge agreements with community college.

• Maintain contact with community college contacts in target areas to include serving as the primary point of contact for the Office of Admissions with these institutions.

• Coordinate appropriate transfer articulation workshops and activities.

Functional Area 5: Other

Percent Effort: 5%

Job Duties

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions or their designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3 years related experience in Admissions, recruitment, student life, or in appropriate university settings.

• Ability to travel for recruitment purposes and work irregular hours during scheduled tim