Admissions Counselor I (TransferOnline Student Focused)
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITIONS PURPOSE
The Admissions Counselor I Transfer supports Concordia University Texass transfer enrollment efforts by executing recruitment and outreach activities within an assigned territory and student population including transfer student-athletes. This role focuses on relationship-building student advising and consistent follow-up to guide prospective transfer students through the admissions process.
The Admissions Counselor I represents Concordia Texas to prospective students families community colleges athletic programs and community partners providing accurate information and a student-centered experience aligned with the Universitys mission and values.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Recruitment & Outreach
- Conduct recruitment activities within assigned markets including community colleges public schools athletic programs churches and community organizations
- Support transfer student-athlete recruitment by working collaboratively with Athletics staff and the transfer admissions team
- Participate in recruitment events such as transfer fairs campus visits athletic visits classroom presentations and orientation programs
- Execute electronic communications outreach campaigns and follow-up with prospective transfer students
- Maintain consistent and timely follow-up with inquiries and applicants to support enrollment goals
Advising
- Assist prospective transfer students families and applicants with admissions requirements transfer guidelines financial aid processes and next steps
- Provide general academic guidance related to transfer pathways and institutional requirements
- Support transfer student-athletes by communicating admissions processes and coordinating with appropriate campus partners
Enrollment Support
- Support the transfer admissions team in meeting enrollment goals through effective territory management and student engagement
- Prepare and distribute admissions materials and application information
- Track recruitment activity and student progress in SIS and CRM systems
Performance & Accountability
- Meet or exceed assigned enrollment application and conversion goals for the transfer population
- Actively manage an assigned recruitment territory and student pipeline to drive enrollment results
- Track progress toward goals using CRM and SIS tools and adjust outreach strategies as needed
- Participate in regular performance check-ins goal reviews and data-informed conversations with Admissions leadership
- Demonstrate consistent follow-through responsiveness and accountability in meeting deadlines and enrollment benchmarks
Administrative & Team Support
- Maintain accurate records notes and communications in CRM and SIS systems
- Complete administrative tasks such as expense reports scheduling and document management
- Assist the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions and team members with projects and recruitment initiatives as assigned
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Admissions Office
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES & PRINCIPLES
- Bachelors degree required or a combination of education and related experience
- Minimum of one year of customer service sales or student-facing experience
- Experience working with transfer students or athletics recruitment preferred but not required
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of print web and social media platforms
- Willingness to learn and use SIS and CRM database systems
- Ability to work in a performance-based environment with defined goals metrics and deadlines
- Ability to articulate and model the Concordia University Texas mission vision and values
- Commitment to encouraging and supporting diversity inclusion and equity as a key component of becoming the premier university where the adventure of faith learning and life-changing experiences leads to meaningful work
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Requires non-traditional work hours including evenings and weekends with statewide travel up to 75% of the time
- Ability to walk across campuses and event spaces for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 67 hours per day when in the office
COMMITMENT TO THE CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS MISSION
Concordia University Texas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Concordia University Texas empowers students of all backgrounds to lead lives of critical thought compassionate action and courageous leadership. As a liberal arts university Concordia develops the mind heart soul and body preparing leaders for lives of service. As a private faith-based university employees must be supportive of our mission. We actively seek candidates who have professional skills experience and willingness to strengthen campus diversity equity and inclusion in support of our mission as an institution and our strategic plan. To the extent allowed by law we reserve the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. Concordia does not discriminate on thebasis of gender race color age national origin disability genetic information military or veteran status an any other basis protected by law.
The preceding job description outlines the general nature and key duties of this role. It may not list every duty responsibility or qualification needed. Please ensure you meet all necessary qualifications and are capable of performing all job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
About Company
A private Christian university in Austin, Texas that prepares leaders for lives of service through on-campus and online undergraduate and graduate degrees.
