Transfer Specialist
Binghamton University is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Transfer Admissions Specialist. The Undergraduate Admissions Office seeks a self-motivated, dynamic individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to support prospective transfer students, their families, and community college partners in navigating the transfer admissions process and credit evaluation.
This position plays a key role in supporting Undergraduate Admissions by identifying, selecting, and enrolling transfer students, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to Binghamton University. The role includes both in-office responsibilities and travel to community colleges for recruitment and advising events.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop a working knowledge of Binghamton University, including academic programs, policies, goals, and institutional history.
- Use and maintain technology systems including student information systems (e.g., Banner) and admissions CRMs (e.g., Slate).
- Build and maintain relationships with community college counselors and advisors, prospective students, families, alumni, and professional organizations.
- Review and evaluate transfer student applications using a holistic admissions process; serve on application review committees.
- Represent Binghamton University at on-campus and off-campus events, including community college visits, transfer fairs, and admissions programs.
- Prepare reports and develop proposals to support transfer strategy and enrollment goals.
- Gain a solid understanding of academic curricula, general education requirements, and transfer pathways, including course-to-course equivalencies.
- Collaborate with Academic Advising Offices and Registrar’s Office to maintain and update transfer credit equivalency tables.
- Participate in campus-wide academic advising teams and committees.
- Assist in drafting and maintaining transfer articulation agreements.
- Contribute to CRM database maintenance, including updating contact records, verifying data, managing communication activities, and editing information.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with public speaking
Analytical thinking, and creative problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain a flexible working schedule including frequent nights and weekends
Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in New York State and be able to travel domestically in various environments
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field
At least 1 year of experience in admissions, enrollment and/or student recruitment
Experience with a student information system (e.g., Banner, SLATE)
Experience working with and serving diverse populations
Knowledge of local, regional and national college counseling ethics, standards, trends, strategies and tactics
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Please submit:
Resume,
Cover letter, and
Contact information for three professional references
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Entry Level