Transfer Coordinator

Employing and interpreting established guidelines under general supervision of department management, the Transfer Coordinator actively participates in the process of identification, evaluation and admission of transfer students and others to Temple University. Responsibilities include evaluating transfer students’ coursework from previous institutions as well as from the military and advanced placement testing to determine and document the students’ transferable credits.  The Coordinator is also chartered to monitor and maintain the consistency of the overall transfer credit evaluation discipline. In addition, the Transfer Coordinator assists with providing training to Admissions staff and coordinates information exchange between Admissions Office and schools and colleges at Temple.  He/she also maintains, updates, and expands the transfer credit data system; participates in both campus and external recruitment activities to include various events such as Open House programs and community college visitations; assists in developing and maintaining new transfer initiatives with community colleges, including Dual Admissions, GenEd-to-GenEd, and curriculum articulation agreements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development’s academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 
 
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience including admissions experience in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  

Required Skills & Abilities:
* Strong knowledge of higher education admission processes as they relate to identifying, and evaluating transfer students.
* Ability to travel and transport Admissions materials to locations that may not be accessible by public transportation.  
* Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate recruitment cycle.
* Knowledge of admissions and/or student transfer best practices.  
* Exceptional attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
* Experience with an admissions system. 
* Strong skills in presentation/public speaking to large groups.
* Ability to work evening and weekends, as needed. 
 
Preferred:
* Experience with Banner admissions system

This position requires a background check.
This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University’s Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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