Transfer Advisor

Posting Details

Position Information

Department/College
Admissions/Recruiting

Position Title
Transfer Advisor (2 positions available)

Job Category
Staff

Posting Number
00512

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full or Part Time
Full-Time

Other

Temporary
No

If Temporary, number of months

Position Summary Information

Duties

The Transfer Advisor is a representative of Athens State University with the primary duties to recruit and support prospective students through the enrollment process and to develop comprehensive marketing and communication strategies for admissions to attract and admit prospective students. This position will provide information about the university, its programs and admissions criteria and assist with a smooth matriculation to Athens State University through communication, marketing, and recruiting efforts. The Transfer Advisor must be a strategic thinker with strong communication skills and deep understanding of digital and traditional prospective student communication and marketing methods; they will enhance the University's visibility, engagement with prospective students, and support the overall Admission goals. They will be required to have flexible hours to include nights and weekends with up to 75% travel. Must attend transfer programs, recruiting events and make market visits as directed. This position will also provide processing support for Enrollment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promote Athens State University to prospective applicants
• Represent Athens State University at community and technical colleges, high schools, corporate events, festivals, college fairs, conventions, conferences and other venues
• Disseminate Athens State University Program information to potential students
• Assist students with the application process
• Support Admission functions and processing
• Track student contacts through the first enrollment process
• Meet annual recruitment goals as established by the Director of Admissions
• Develop, implement, and manage integrated communication and marketing plans to support recruitment and admissions goals
• Develop communication content for CRM platform, including emails, texts, campaigns, infographics, etc.
• Utilize CRM tools to track prospective student engagement and manage communication flows
• Create content for recruiting events, promotional items, digital screens, and website
• Collaborate with the admissions team to ensure alignment of marketing strategies with recruitment objectives
• Manage and approve all Admissions staff marketing, recruiting, and promotional content/designs
• Coordinate Admissions website updates
• Monitor and analyze the performance of marketing campaigns, using data to inform strategy and improve outcomes
• Create compelling and persuasive marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, presentations, and newsletters
• Manage the development and distribution of admissions-related communications.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing work scope and tasks based on need.
• Actively work towards building cooperative and collaborative relationships with peers
• and internal faculty and staff
• Maintain "open door" to internal and external customers
• Identify opportunities for improvements to work practices and offer viable solutions for implementation
• Proactively engage in problem solving related to tasks in this position with internal and external people
• Routinely practice self-monitoring by assessing self to make improvements or take corrective action to improve performance
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:•

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Must have the maturity and adaptability to be team oriented and yet able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be willing and able to travel by auto to perform university recruitment business
• Must be eligible to meet and maintain auto insurance requirements of the University
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Recruiting and/or sales experience
• Communication plan development experience
• Graphic design experience
• Microsoft Applications experience
• Valid Driver's License

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Knowledgeable of Athens State University Degree programs
• Transfer and graduate student recruiting experience
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software program
• Experience with Social Media marketing

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position such as sitting and/or standing for up to 75% of the time
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights and weekends and up to 75% travel time
• Must be able to move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Frequently communicates with current and prospective students for recruiting and enrollment needs
• Frequently uses hands/fingers to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Frequently operates a motor vehicle to attend transfer programs, recruiting events, and market visits as directed
• May occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

Salary Schedule

Salary Band: P50
To view salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information

University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by ModernThink. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.

Background Check Statement

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Additional Information

Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

To view details or to apply, visit: https://jobs.athens.edu/

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will remain "open until filled".

For assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 256-216-3333 or email us at employment@athens.edu.

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