Senior Assistant / Associate Director for Transfer Initiatives
Senior Assistant / Associate Director for Transfer Initiatives
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to Director of Recruitment this position serves as one of a team of assistant directors and counselors who plan implement and administer programs and initiatives designed to target recruit and enroll students in undergraduate degree programs.
Depending on experience and qualifications this role will join the office as Senior Assistant Director or Associate Director. The Senior Assistant / Associate Director for Transfer Initiatives plays a critical role within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions overseeing transfer student recruitment applications and yield efforts while maintaining a first-year in-state territory and reviewing assigned first-year applications.
Key responsibilities include:
*Develop and implement the domestic transfer recruitment plan with the Director of Recruitment.
*Conduct transfer data collection and analysis query management and data reporting.
*Provide input to application components including the Common App Scarlet CS and other vendors.
*Lead and advise the Transfer Team in the review of approximately 5000 transfer applications for spring summer and fall admission.
*Schedule and manage appointments for Hokie Corner admission advising.
*Serve as direct supervisor to one current Admissions Counselor
*Review transfer and first-year applications independently and as a member of the admissions committee.
*Serve as one of a team of about 20 counselors and directors throughout the recruitment and review process.
*Plan and present the Transfer Open Houses and other transfer-specific events for recruitment and yield purposes.
*Serve as Director of the Day (DOD) or Backup DOD when assigned each month.
*Work directly with college recruiters as needed to assess transfer requirements by major.
*Serve as a member of senior staff participating in senior staff meetings and other required meetings.
Required Qualifications
*Bachelors degree with multiple years of admissions experience or in a related field like academic advising transfer credit articulation or college counseling at a high school or community college
*Demonstrated organizational skills to accommodate multiple priorities
*Exemplary interpersonal communication and presentation skills with individuals and large groups internal and external to the institution
*Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for advanced degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education training and experience; candidates with previous experience working directly with transfer students and their specific needs; experience with Slate Banner Common App and Scarlet CS Self-Reported Academic Record
The rank of the position will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$60000 for Senior Assistant and $68000 for Associate Director
Hours per week
40
Review Date
June 23 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Samantha Boydat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
