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Title: Transfer Student Admissions Counselor

Division: Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: Undergraduate Admissions

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 E2

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana’s Undergraduate Admission office seeks applications for a Transfer Student Admissions Counselor to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and recruitment program designed to meet enrollment objectives for a range of applicants including but not limited to transfer students, non-degree seeking and other special student populations.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Coordinate with Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Assistant Director of Admissions on a comprehensive recruitment and travel program in assigned territory.
  
  
• Work closely with the Office of the Registrar staff to ensure timely processing of files
  
  
• Assume general admissions responsibilities such as travel for recruitment purposes, reviewing admissions files, and giving admissions presentations on and off campus.
  
  
• Mediate relations between the university and incoming students, counseling staff members at community colleges and other relevant parties.
  
  
• Develop and propose strategic, innovative, and cost efficient programs in response to anticipated and emerging needs
  
  
• Regularly monitor measurable goals and objectives to insure that prospective students and applicants receive timely and exemplary service during the admissions process.
  
  
• Assist with the implementation and execution of strategic marketing and communication efforts for admissions.
  
  
• Serve as liaison with assigned University college/school(s) and/or campus offices to coordinate recruitment
  
  
• Assist with the management of application review process.
  
  
• Serve as liaison to assigned Community Colleges system to ensure students have a seamless transfer experience to USI
  Collaborate with appropriate personnel to streamline the undergraduate transfer student admissions process
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community.
  
  
• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
  
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
  
• Organizational ability, high energy, and creative initiative.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software.
  
  
• Valid driver’s license or alternate means of reliable transportation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Previous admission, higher education, and/or marketing experience.
  
  
• Knowledge of the offerings of the University and an understanding of the mission of the University is desired.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI    

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Simone Payne, search committee chair, at scpayne@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before April 10, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.