Job Details

Transfer Advisor (2 positions available)

Position Number: 6576970
Location: Athens, AL
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Transfer Advisor (2 positions available) Closing Date:

Job 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 Universitys 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

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution
Excellent organizational skills
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
Microsoft Applications experience
Valid Drivers License

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

Knowledgeable of Athens State University Degree programs
Transfer and graduate student recruiting experience
Masters 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.

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.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
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. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University 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 Societys "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

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.

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 Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.