Transfer Counselor

at  Texas AM University Kingsville

Job Title
Transfer Counselor
Agency
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Department
Title V
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Transfer Counselor, under general supervision, identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented students. Serves as a mentor, coordinates travel schedules and assignments, and develops transfer plans from a two-year institution to the four-year institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted, enrolled, and underrepresented transfer students.
Develops an effective plan for working with the area two-year institutions.
Coordinates with two-year institutions to facilitate the applications process.
Tracks and follows up with targeted students.
Advises prospective students about admissions statuses, policies, and office programs.
Develops working relationships with TAMUS members, departments, counselors, and advisors to enhance customer service and satisfaction. Disseminates admissions information.
Reviews admission applications and assists in conducting third reviews of applications.
Works directly with applicants parents to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints, and appeals of admissions denials.
Completes reports on programs/projects. Proposes, organizes, plans, and coordinates events.
Coordinates with Title V grant Team to meet grant goals and objectives.
Assists with scholarship program for incoming students.
The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience- One year of related experience
Knowledge of - Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of admissions functions of higher education.
Ability to - Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Requirements
Masters as per grant as awarded by the Department of Education
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Two years of conduction trainings and workshops
Assist with data collection and evaluation to meet all grant goals and objectives.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

Please refer the Job description for details