Transfer and International Admissions Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location

Columbia College - Columbia, SC

Description

JOB SUMMARY

• This position performs a variety of routine-to-complex duties including but not limited to upholding the mission of Columbia College in carrying out the duties of the position;
• a commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to students and employees is essential;
• coordinates and oversees the admissions process of evening, international, and transfer students; recruits appropriate students to the College, represents the College to external constituencies, counsels prospective students and families, reviews applications, and contributes to the effective operation of the Admissions Office;

and performs related duties as assigned. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision and reports to the Director of Admissions.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Recruits and manages the overall student population, to include but not be limited, school visits, attendance at college fair programs, extensive phone and electronic outreach to prospective students and parents / guardians, general relationship building with prospective students and parents / guardians.
• Develops liaisons with local technical schools' transfer representatives to inform students about Columbia College's programs and opportunities.
• Discretion and professional judgment to determine the most appropriate students to recruit to Columbia College.
• Coordinates transfer recruitment events and travel, including research on appropriate technical schools to visit, scheduling of visits, and appropriate follow-up to build and maintain an ongoing relationship with school's transfer coordinators.
• Reviews applications, evaluates transcripts and makes decisions about which students are admissible to the College.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with College's PDSO, DSO and Registrar to assist with the effectiveness of the admissions process for various student populations.
• Provides annual assessment of travel recruitment results.
• Represents Admissions within various College committees.
• Completes specific projects as assigned by Dean of Enrollment Management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :

• Bachelor's degree in education, business administration or closely related field.
• Prior experience working in a college environment with interactions with faculty, staff, and students preferred.
• Some experience in sales / recruitment or college / program admissions preferred.
• Knowledge and / or the ability to articulate the strengths and needs of an excellent liberal arts college.
• Must be detail-oriented with good personal planning and time management skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours which may include early / late hours, occasional weekends, and the ability to travel extensively as needed.
• Must have a valid SC Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams; experience with utilizing Google and data management tools;

must have strong computer and systems skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; pays attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work; ability to multi-task.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; skilled judgment.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and references through the online submission. If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact Kadarius Seegars, Director of Admissions, via email to [email protected].

EOE M / F / D / V