Transfer Admissions Counselor

Transfer Admissions Counselor

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Classification Information

Position/Classification Title: Student Services Specialist

Classification Type: SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: N - Not Mandatory

Minimum Experience/Education: bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Two or more years experience in Admissions or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field is preferred. Experience in community college partnerships. Experience and proficiency/knowledge of Slate and Banner systems.

Required License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License

Position Overview

This position is responsible for managing the transfer recruitment and enrollment partnerships in collaboration with NC Community Colleges.

Manage the programs, including all recruiting and yield activities.

Articulates admissions policies and procedures to students, parents and counselors.

Participates in University undergraduate admission recruitment activities, including college day/night programs, individual visits to post‑secondary institutions, alumni meetings, and campus tour visitations.

*This posting is intended to fill two vacancies in this classification, position #’s & .

Primary Function of Organizational Unit: The primary function of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is to identify, attract, and enroll first year and transfer students with outstanding academic ability and potential.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8 am-5 pm; to include weekends

Employee may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Decision Making

• Manage a territory, including all recruiting and yield activities, within designated geographic areas.
• This entails admissions travel to participate in college fairs and high school visits, correspondence with a wide spectrum of constituencies including but not limited to students, parents, guidance counselors and community‑based organizations.
• Effectively evaluates admission applications.
• Demonstrates effective time management and self‑directed skills to complete multiple tasks.
• Collaborate with key campus partners to identify, build and maintain strategic admission relationships with a variety of constituencies ranging from high school to community college counselors to meet desired enrollment goals.

Program Management

• Develop and coordinate campus recruiting activities that yield for the University.
• Collaborates and coordinates with N.C. Community College partners and N.C. A&T Colleagues to ensure all transfer partnerships are successful.
• Takes action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences.
• Analyzes relevant policies and applies them across a variety of situations.
• Works successfully independently and within a team environment.

Client/Customer Service

• Articulates admissions policies and procedures to students, parents and counselors.
• Participates in recruitment activities that will involve extensive travel, both in state and out of state.
• Conducts information sessions on campus for prospective students and parents.
• Attends meetings with University faculty and various University committees to represent the Admissions Office.
• Understands and identifies student services issues, client needs and matters of a recurring nature to effectively address and resolve the issue.
• Demonstrates substantial interpersonal skills (written and verbal), good judgement, flexibility, and teamwork. Provides superior customer service.

Information/Records Administration

• Demonstrates excellent skills in Microsoft Office, as well as utilizing/implementing vendor installed and University‑specific software‑related systems (i.e., Banner and Admission Pros etc.).
• Uses a variety of office equipment and information systems to access, input and verify standard information.
• Uses established filing and data systems, functions and procedures.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Position Information

Working Title: Transfer Admissions Counselor

Competency Level: Journey

Position Number:

Recruitment Range: $35,000 - $42,000

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full‑time

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: Office of Admissions – Sr. Assoc Dir

Organizational Location: Assoc VP for Enrollment Mgmt

Organizational Unit: Office of Admissions – Recruitment

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: SHRA3211

Open Date: 06/08/2026

Close Date: 07/31/2026

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