Job Information
North Central College, IL Transfer Admission Counselor in Naperville, Illinois
Employment Status: Administrative
Description of Key Responsibility:
Interact with students formerly or currently enrolled at a community college or a four‐year college who may be qualified and interested in becoming North Central College students. Ensure that contact is established and maintained with these prospective students.
Represent North Central at college fairs, and visit community colleges on a regular basis; engage and provide prospective transfer students with information and literature about the College.
Meet with community college counselors, advisors and transfer center coordinators in order to keep them informed of North Central’s activities and programs.
Perform unofficial transcript evaluations and grade point calculations. Guide students through the processes of applying for admission and financial aid; meet with students (both on-campus & virtually) and assist them in making their transfer decision.
Review transfer applications, transcripts, and related supplemental documents and calculate grade point averages in order to make both admission and academic scholarship recommendations.
Assist prospective transfer students and their families in the process of understanding, applying for, and assessing scholarships and financial aid.
Serve on office or College committees/teams in support of activities related to transfer admission and enrollment processes. When necessary, assist in planning, promoting, and implementing new transfer student orientation programs.
Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Education/Training:
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience:
At least one year of experience working with the college admission process is preferred.
Experience with transfer students or as a transfer student would be helpful. Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Licenses or Certifications:
A valid Illinois driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Position Summary:
To establish and maintain contact with prospective North Central College transfer students in order to provide information about the College, including our application process, financial aid and scholarship availability, and transfer policies. To achieve or exceed goals with regard to the number of qualified transfer students who enroll at North Central College.