Transfer Admissions Associate - Transfer Center

Transfer Center

Division of Enrollment Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Office of the Transfer Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Transfer Admissions Associate position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhancing the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and improving the recruitment and graduation of our students. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, as recognized on the 2024 list.

Applications received within the first 2 weeks (14 days) of the job posting date will receive priority review.

The Position:

This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.

The Transfer Admissions Associate Digital Learning will become an expert in the UTK Digital Learning programs, serving as the liaison for Undergraduate Admissions constituents. This position will admit transfer students (prioritizing the application review process for all Digital Learning students), including but not limited to workflow management, application processing, and making admissions decisions. Ultimately, providing a quicker review and turnaround of Vols Online applications regardless of application term to help meet the Digital Learning enrollment goals. Additionally, this position will assist with reviews of transfer applications for on-campus programs.

The Associate will collaborate with the Assistant Director of Community College Outreach, Director of the Transfer Center, Director of Digital Learning, and Digital Learning staff to monitor the flow and pace of admissions decisions for the Digital Learning space and lead the supplemental review of borderline applicants in coordination with colleges and departments.  

This position will utilize established University transfer policies and procedures to evaluate coursework submitted for admissions for undergraduate Digital Learning programs and transfer on-campus programs.

• Utilizes University transfer policies to calculate a transfer grade point average (GPA) on all transfer students (residential and Digital Learning) that apply to UT.  In addition, determine if they meet certain criteria for admissions (Including but not limited to: grade change policies, articulation agreements, Tennessee Transfer Pathways, HOPE Scholarship)

• Clarifies transfer information to university offices, Digital Learning, advising centers, graduation office, orientation office, One-Stop counselors, DARS encoders, NCAA compliance staff, students, parents, and professional staff at other institutions about transfer policies and procedures.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

• 1-3 years of higher education or related experience

• 1-3 years of experience working with online programs

• A minimum of one year of demonstrated experience working with diverse populations

• Good communication skills, time management, multi-tasking, and team oriented

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A minimum of one year of demonstrated experience working independently and on a team.

• A minimum of one year o