Transfer Admission Counselor
Job ID: 278940
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
This position represents Augusta University at both on and off-campus programs and events to prospective students, parents, two-year school colleagues and other individuals and organizations. The purpose of this position is to recruit transfer students to the university. The position also requires the ability to counsel prospective applicants on the transfer admissions process, transcript credit evaluations, academic policies for graduation, and various academic opportunities available at the university for all students. The Transfer Admissions Counselor must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including office hours at Augusta Technical College, and be able to work independently with undergraduate applicants to resolve circumstances, complaints, appeals, deferrals, and admissions denials. The Transfer Admissions Counselor will coordinate their own territory and transfer student recruitment plan, which will include scheduling, reporting, and interpreting data and strategizing recruitment efforts to meet future enrollment goals. The counselor will coordinate, staff, and implement special events and programs to grow Augusta University's transfer student population.
Responsibilities
The duties include but are not limited to:
REPRESENTATION: Represent Augusta University at on and off-campus, day, and evening programs to include two-year college visits and Augusta Technical College or Augusta University office hours, college fairs, and informational sessions to prospective students, parents, and other individuals or organizations.
COMMUNICATION: University enrollment is dependent upon the communication skills and recruitment efforts/strategies of the Admissions Counselor. Must be able to respond to a variety of questions regarding the admissions and selection process. Must be able to make executive decisions regarding the transfer admissions process and transcript credit evaluations and requirements in the absence of a supervisor.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Maintains communication with prospective students via phone, in-office, email, text, or social media through all stages of the recruitment cycle and admissions process. Tracks communication in customer relationship management system. Must be able to build a rapport with all students and is responsible for counseling prospective applicants on the admissions process, academic opportunities available, and financial assistance options.
STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT: The Transfer Admissions Counselor creates, coordinates, and implements a strategic territory recruitment plan which includes scheduling visits and events; reporting and analyzing data; and, implementing recruitment plans in an effort to meet projected enrollment goals. Identifies key barriers and works with campus partners to enhance transfer student process. Additionally, the Transfer Admissions Counselor will build strong relationships with colleagues at Augusta Technical College to recruit students for the Augusta Advantage program.
CREDIT EVALUATION: The Admissions Counselor helps maintain and disseminate information about the credit articulation process for prospective students and applicants. Including working with partner institutions to set up transfer pathways into Augusta University
OTHER DUTIES: Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference is given to candidates having worked in higher education, counseling, public relations, sales or marketing.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willingness to learn Slate and Banner and how to manage CRM
Ability to cover travel costs, with reimbursement occurring after the fact required
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to all communities
Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday-Friday
Pay Band: B7
Salary: $20.29/hour - $22.50/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search job ID: 278940
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=278940&PostingSeq=1
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