Admissions Transfer Specialist, UMKC Admissions

Office of Admissions

Job Description:

UMKC Admissions Department is accepting applications for an Admissions Transfer Specialist. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Transfer & Adult Learning Center, this position is responsible to help the admissions office meet enrollment goals and objectives, develop programs and initiatives to support the transition of admitted transfer students and adult learner students to UMKC, as well as support the Office of Admissions in meeting its goals.

Duties Include:

• Maintain a strong knowledge of UMKC's programs, policies, awards, values, and distinctions.
• Develop, plan, and coordinate visits including but not limited to, community college visits, community events, communication plans, and other initiatives focused on supporting admitted transfer and adult learner students through the yield and academic advising process.
• Help support the Center for Transfer Students and Adult Learners.
• Serve as the point of contact for transfer and adult learner students who have confirmed their admission.
• Respond to prospective and admitted student inquiries through email, phone, or in-person communications.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with students, families, school/college counselors/advisors, and other school, agency, and community organizations.
• Communicate information about UMKC's requirements for admission, including requirements for specific academic programs.
• Communicate with admitted students regarding next steps in academic advising and class enrollment.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal/presentation skills, and present information both in person and on virtual campus visits and 1:1 appointments.
• Communicate financial aid and scholarship information, deadlines, and processes.
• Regularly travel to the schools with the greatest potential for enrollment to provide onsite academic advising.
• Communicate with students, both admitted and denied to the university. Counsel applicants on eligibility for admission.
• Maintain accurate reports related to visits, enrolled data, and communication efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external constituents, and interface with various campus partners concerning student admissions and enrollment.
• Function with a high level of autonomy, including setting accountability goals, while keeping appropriate stakeholders informed of progress to goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some evenings, weekends and overnight travel

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

Previous recruitment and or advising experience preferred

$19.25 - $21.71 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application review to begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.