Transfer Student Success Coordinator

Posting Details

Vacancy Number
S01299
Position Title
Student Services Specialist
Working Title
Transfer Student Success Coordinator
Competency Level
Journey
Dept/School
Admissions - 30110
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

To recruit, admit and enroll students who will perform successfully in the collegiate community. Daily contact with the public and key stakeholders, including on and off campus professionals, is involved and an accurate knowledge of relaying Admissions policies and procedures set forth by the University and the Office of Admissions is expected. The office engages in a wide range of activities designed to publicize and describe the programs, activities and other opportunities available at UNCW .

College
Enrollment Affairs Admin - 30100 College
College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Other
Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Transfer Student Success Coordinator represents UNCW and the Office of Admissions in the Fayetteville, NC area and at surrounding community colleges within the assigned region by providing comprehensive recruitment and advising services to prospective students seeking to transfer to UNCW . This position will be based in Fayetteville, NC area (not at the main campus in Wilmington).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

-Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills
-Strong writing and public speaking communication skills
-Ability to develop and maintain an established work schedule
-Effective organizational and planning skills
-Ability to disseminate complex information to key stakeholders and prospective students in a way that is easy to comprehend
-Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
-Ability to work autonomously and within a team
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships
-Ability to travel extensively
-Demonstrated adaptability in a changing environment
-Ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data effectively
-3-5 years in college/university admissions, advising, sales, marketing, public relations, communication, or education
-Transfer admissions experience
-Proficiency with recruitment and/or advising in a University or Community College setting
-Master’s degree

Required Certifications or licensure

Valid driver’s license for required travel

Recruitment Range
$40,000 - $45,000
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM, flexibility required
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number
7323
Job Posting Date
01/14/2021
Posting Close Date
02/03/2021
Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History’ section of the application before you apply for this position.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/19688
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington (2021)?
   • UNCW Website
   • UNCW Facebook Page
   • UNCW Linkedin Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
   • Women In Higher Education
   • Other