Assistant Director Transfer Initiatives

DescriptionColumbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRANSFER INITIATIVES. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director of Recruitment and Global Partnerships, the Assistant Director of Transfer Initiatives manages a designated recruitment territory primarily focused on transfer students and engages and supports prospective students in all phases of the recruitment process to advance the strategic enrollment goals. Additionally, the Assistant Director will plan, participate in, and assess the impact of transfer-focused initiatives and events to promote Columbia as a transfer destination. The Assistant Director's responsibilities also include serving as a liaison with key institutional and external partners.Flex work options available. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Manage assigned recruitment territory by executing recruitment strategies for high school students, transfer students, and international students. Serve as admission liaison for prospective undergraduate students; evaluate applications, oversee process and documentation for completeness and accuracy for final admissions decisions. Initiate and coordinate ongoing communication with students, parents, and influencers via phone calls, email, etc. Assist with the execution of ongoing programs for students at all stages of the transfer process, including, but not limited to, transfer nights, institutionalregional send-offs, and any other events. Assist with improvement to these programs and development of new programs. Identify, research and draft prospective transfer guides, in addition to updating established guides annually. Oversee the transfer check process to ensure appropriate decisions and official credit evaluations are released to admitted transfer students Create presentations and workshops for transfer recruiting and other events. Aid in developing strategy and potential programming for key institutional or external partners and lead the execution of strategy and programming. Oversee assigned admissions officer(s) to help execute strategy and potential programming for key institutional or external partners. Serve as subject matter expert in the Admissions Office regarding transfer students. Maintain knowledge of the college's graduate programs and admissions processes, and assist with coverage of graduate recruitment events, as needed Serve as primary contact on financial aid for new families through the point of enrollment; direct families to the Financial Aid office, as needed Contribute to the development and execution of effective recruitment and marketing programs and material to meet andor exceed enrollment goals Maintain consistent contact with students, parents, and influencers via phone calls, email, and other methods as required, and participate in all yield activities for assigned territory. Facilitate and coordinate campus and departmental visits and activities. Develop, maintain, and communicate program-specific information and programming to key institutional and external partners Participate in strategic communication campaigns designed to attract and yield students. Provide in-office support for daily campus tours, individual appointments, and more, as needed Maintain thorough knowledge of all College programs, including academic and extracurricular programs. Actively participate in meetings to ensure existing and new or changing policies, procedures, and recruitment initiatives are communicated and implemented effectively. Aid in onboarding of new employees in the Office of Admissions. Represent the Admissions Office at community events as required. Public speaking required. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or another related field. At least three years of college student recruitment experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; transfer student recruitment preferred. Valid driver's license. Ability to work weekends, extended work days, andor overnight travel, as required. Strong commitment to working with college students from diverse backgrounds. Detail-oriented focus with the ability to take initiative, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks with little supervision. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, particularly in matters relative to sensitive or confidential student records, personnel or organizational matters. Experience using Slate, uAchieve, andor other higher education systems or software effectively. Ability to work as part of team in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. Strong computer, organizational, and communication skills, including the effective use the Microsoft Office suite of products. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department andor college.Position Minimum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary: $53,000.00Position Maximum Hourly Rate or Annual Salary: $60,000.00The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including department budget.At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; worklife benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits. Click here for more information.We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement, and real-world experiences Additional Information Position subject to a background screening This is a union position This position is overtime ineligible Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Created: 2025-02-19