Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfers

Description

State Title : Assistant Director

Bargaining Unit : Non-Unit

Employment Type : 35 hours per week / Full-time

Salary range : $80,000 - $90,000

NON-UNION POSITIONS : For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview :

The Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions reports to the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions and will assist with all major areas of the Admissions Office. Primary responsibility will be on the marketing, recruitment and enrollment of Transfer students. The Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions is responsible for managing the daily recruitment efforts of TCNJ's transfer population. Starting with the development of the transfer strategic marketing and recruitment plan, this person oversees the enrollment and is an advocate for the transfer population. Additional responsibilities include managing the transfer scholarship process, the non-matriculation process, the re-enter process and the re-admit process.

Responsibilities :

Develop and implement the marketing plan for the recruitment and enrollment of Transfer Students for the Fall and Spring semesters. This will include managing the transfer scholarship program and supervision of transfer support staff and three counselors. Off-site recuritment required.

Relationship building and maintaining strong working relationships with feeder community colleges. Create new partnerships and attend counselor-in-residence sessions and other specific transfer programs as needed. These will include college fairs, panels, workshops, on-site visits and development / maintenance of Articulation Agreement.

Efficient processing and review of all transfer applications for both fall and spring semesters according to the standards and procedures established by the administration and Admissions Office. Review and use of data and projection reports efficiently. Responsible for non-traditional, non-matrics, re-enter and re-admit populations.

Represent the Office of Admissions on campus-wide planning and conversations with regards to the transfer and non-traditional student populations.

Qualifications : Required :

• Baccalaureate degree required.
• 5-7 years of increasing responsibility in a highly selective college admissions environment.
• Candidate must possess proven use of technology in the recruitment of students and an understanding of target marketing and scholarship distribution.
• Experience with data collection / analysis, database management, automations and / or CRM systems.
• Strong oral presentation skills in both large and small forum.
• Ability to interact with various levels of faculty, staff, students and parents.
• Supervisory skills / experience.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Good organization and time management skills.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation : Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact  hr@tcnj.edu .

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including :

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our  Health Benefits Plans and Programs  page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

Primary Location : Green Hall - Academic Affairs

Work Locations :

Green Hall - Academic Affairs (Green Hall - Academic Affairs)

2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township, 08628

Job : Staff

Organization : The College of New Jersey

Job Posting : Oct 2, 2025, 9 : 40 : 31 AM