Admissions Transfer Specialist - Redding, United States - Simpson University

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This position is responsible for meeting and maintaining high-level goals for enrollment as established by the Dean of Enrollment Management by recruiting high yield students. The Admissions Transfer Specialist will work closely with the Office of the Registrar and Records Specialist to perform transcript evaluations for incoming students with transfer credits.

Responsibilities also include working with prospective students and directing all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for an assigned region. This position assists students through the entire admissions process including financial aid documentation and other important enrollment processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• One or more years of student recruitment experience or sales experience preferred
• Proven past success in recruitment of students or general sales and an understanding of excellent customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Ability to use key technology tools such as CRM and SIS
• Ability to lead a regional recruitment effort
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to train, assist, and motivate student staff toward their recruitment goals

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Meet and maintain high-level goals for enrollment established by the Dean of Enrollment Management
• Evaluate and assign course equivalencies to external course(s) based on faculty approved rationale statements; obtain faculty feedback and recommendations as needed.
• Manage transfer evaluation process and posting of test scores (CLEP, AP, IB, etc)
• Collect, maintain, and evaluate the accuracy of new student academic records including, but not limited to the transferring of records into student information system (SIS) into Colleague
• Provide timely and accurate credit transfer information to prospective students to aid in enrollment decision
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly plans and means for achieving recruitment goals for each entering term developed in cooperation with the Dean of Enrollment Management
• Assist in evaluating and improving current recruitment processes, procedures, and strategies
• Coordinate financial aid advisement for new students in cooperation with Financial Aid Office
• Participate in the planning and implementation of campus events, visit days and preview weekends
• Maintain a current understanding of various recruitment information including, but not limited to financial aid procedures, transcript evaluation, registration processes, and the use of the CRM tool (Salesforce)
• Provide excellent customer service experiences to prospective students and families

Physical Requirements:

Job Title:

Admissions Transfer Specialist

Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Indoors on computer

Travel to various recruitment events in a variety of weather conditions

Equipment Used:
(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Automobile

Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

Driving, riding, or flying to various recruitment events

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21-50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Automatic Trans

X

Standard Trans

X

Other

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Repetitive Motion – Hands

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Salary Range: $20 - $23 hourly