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Office of Admissions, Transfer Center
Job Description
The Office of Admissions is looking to hire a Transfer Coordinator for application processing, as well as transfer/adult learner recruitment in the Kansas/Western US territory. Reporting to the Assistant Director of the UMKC Center for Transfer Students and Adult Learners, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing admissions activities for an assigned recruitment territory to meet enrollment goals and objectives, develop programs and initiatives to support the recruitment of undergraduate students to UMKC, process student applications, and support the Office of Admissions in meeting its goals. This position manages daily responsibilities for a recruitment territory, including using data, trends, and best practices to guide recruitment efforts within that territory. This position has some autonomy for that territory management process; evaluates recruitment strategies for effectiveness within the territory; provides support to colleagues in developing new recruitment initiatives; obtains knowledge regarding the admissions decision-making process to support students and colleagues; communicates information or decisions (both positive and negative) with prospective students and their families; develops and provides recruitment reports to senior leadership; and serves as a liaison between the Office of Admissions and our many campus and community partners.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintain a strong knowledge of UMKC’s programs, policies, awards, values, and distinctions.
Develop, plan, and coordinate recruitment initiatives within the recruitment territory, including, but not limited to, college visits and fairs, community events, communication plans, and other initiatives focused on recruiting undergraduate students from diverse populations.
Respond to prospective student inquiries through email, phone, or in-person communications.
Communicate information about UMKC’s requirements for admission, including requirements for specific academic programs.
Communicate with applicants regarding admissions requirement, application materials, admissions decisions, committing to UMKC, and orientation. Communicate with students, both admitted and denied to the university.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal/presentation skills, and present information at both on-campus and off-campus events.
Communicate financial aid and scholarship information, deadlines, and processes.
Travel in assigned territory, and strategically identify those schools with the greatest potential for enrollment and relationship growth.
Communicate with students, both admitted and denied to the university. Counsel applicants on eligibility for admission.
Maintain accurate reports related to school visits and other recruitment events, inquiry, applicant, and enrolled data, and communication efforts.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal constituents, and interface with various campus officials concerning student admissions and recruitment.
Function with a high level of autonomy, including setting accountability goals, while keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of progress to goals.
Review application materials, process applications, and release decisions.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received:
Supervision is received from the Office of Admissions Assistant Director of the UMKC Center for Transfer Students and Adult Learners
Travel required.
Personal vehicle and driver’s license required for travel.
Evening and weekend work required.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time, benefits eligible
Salary
$16.92 - $19.00/hr
Application Deadline
August 22, 2021
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https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psp/tamext/KCITY/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=7&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=37835&PostingSeq=1
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