Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions
Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions. This position performs significant recruiting and admissions functions and serves the admissions needs of the constituents of the University.
Responsibilities include:
Develop and implement recruiting strategies to meet TLU’s transfer enrollment goals.
- Travel within the state to represent the university and promote the institution at community colleges, college night programs, conferences, and other events as required.
- Lead the spring enrollment efforts for all students enrolling in the spring semester, including consulting with other offices on campus such as advising, financial aid, and the registrar.
- Plan and carry out recruitment events that will attract quality transfer students to the university.
- Serve as the primary university contact for inquiries related to transfer admission and counseling prospective students and parents regarding programs of study, program requirements, and scholarship programs.
- Evaluate credentials submitted by applicants - reviewing admission essays, evaluating test scores, and conducting interviews to determine a student’s potential for success at Texas Lutheran University.
- Make admission or denial recommendations based on a student’s academic credentials and other relevant factors. Such recommendations will be made with the goal of enhancing the academic standards and quality of the university and predicting the future success of the student.
- Facilitate prospective student campus visits and interviews.
- Make large and small group presentations to prospective students regarding programs offered by TLU.
- Ensure effective and timely communication with prospective students, parents, as well as with colleagues in Admission, Marketing, Student Financial Services, and Registration & Records.
- Investigate complaints or disputes on behalf of constituents and work with appropriate staff to resolve such issues. Significant matters may include, but are not limited to the following: financial aid, scholarship, or academic program issues; admission credentials and documents; campus living; etc.
- Participate in short range departmental planning by offering recommendations for departmental functions and goals.
- Anticipate and investigate competitive products, programs, and services and make recommendations that would enhance TLU’s competitive edge in the market.
- Participate in the development of university publications, student handbooks, etc., outlining academic services and university policies.
- Coordinate special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- At least 2-3 years of higher education or college admissions experience. Experience with transfer students is preferred.
- Knowledge of Slate/CRM or previous college admissions experience is a plus.
- Outstanding customer service skills and student-first philosophy.
- Ability to work with students and family members.
- Excellent time management skills; must be a self-starter.
- High attention to detail and time management skills
- Ability to work as a team but also understand priorities, work independently, and complete tasks.
- Must hold a Texas Driver’s License in good standing.
- Familiar with Hispanic Serving Institutions and their mission
- Understand and support the mission and strategic plan of Texas Lutheran University
Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu. Please submit an application, a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:
Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu