Transfer Engagement Specialist

About the role

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions reports to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and handles domestic and international undergraduate admissions for freshman and transfer students. It coordinates KU’s overall recruitment strategy, including travel, high school and community college relations, on‑ and off‑campus events, prospect and inquiry management, and application processing. The Transfer Engagement Specialist is a key member of this office and plays a vital role in the Strategic Enrollment Management plan, focusing on recruiting and supporting prospective transfer students throughout the application and pre‑application process.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Recruitment and Transfer Student Engagement
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to prospective transfer students from all walks of life and through different modalities (e.g. in‑person, online).
  • Establish and maintain relationships with community colleges, academic advisors, and prospective students.
  • Represent KU at community college fairs, transfer events, and on‑campus programs.
  • Conduct in‑person and virtual pre‑application advising sessions for prospective transfer students.
  • Provide guidance on the admissions process, transfer credit evaluation, scholarships, and financial aid.
  • Utilize data to track enrollment trends and refine recruitment strategies.
  • Manage a recruitment territory, tracking prospective students and ensuring follow‑up communications.
  • Utilize Slate CRM to conduct targeted outreach efforts such as phone calls, virtual meetings, or in‑person engagement.
• 35% - Pre‑Enrollment Advising and Support
  • Serve as a primary resource for prospective transfer students, addressing academic and procedural questions at the pre‑application and application stage.
  • Collaborate with academic departments and student services to provide tailored advising for transfer pathways.
  • Organize and facilitate transfer‑specific recruitment and yield events.
  • Assist students with navigating KU’s application process, credit articulation, and orientation.
• 20% - Assist with Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment Events
  • Conduct presentations in a central public speaking role to small and large groups of prospective transfer, high school, and some middle school students, families, and community stakeholders