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SUA 2 | Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates will be required to deliver a twenty-minute persuasive presentation to members of the Enrollment Management Division as part of the interview process. Please list three current professional references with contact information.

Applicants who apply by August 18, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Official transcripts required from the recommended candidate prior to hiring. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01163

Classification Title SUA 2

Working Title SUA 2 | Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions

Employee Group Professional

Bargaining Unit SCUPA

Location Main Campus

Department Undergraduate Admissions

Pay Rate $54,983

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Non-traditional evening, weekend, and overnight hours will be required with advanced notice for recruitment, programs, and other activities.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The assistant director of transfer admissions works in a highly collaborative manner with the supervisor of the position in determining workflow and prioritizing projects regarding the overall operation of the transfer recruitment area in the office of undergraduate admissions.

Examples of work assigned to this position include:

+ Review transfer applications, make admissions decisions based on credentials, and review for scholarship potential

+ Evaluate transcripts of admitted transfer students to determine course equivalencies and potential credit exemptions

+ Perform admissions counseling with prospective transfer students and families

+ Attend college day/night programs, regional/national college fairs for transfer student recruitment

+ Visit community colleges and attend meetings and other events for transfer student recruitment

+ Serve as team lead for campus visit strategies and the coordination of special recruitment events/bus trips

+ Serve as liaison for denied freshmen students interested in transferring after post-secondary studies elsewhere

+ Coordinate National Student Clearinghouse initiatives to re-recruit first-year cohort to build back transfer funnel

+ Assist in the development of yield postcard series and marketing plan to implement series according to funnel category

+ Assist with the development and maintenance of Transfer Admissions website

+ In and out-of-state travel and non-traditional hours (weekend, weeknight, and overnight) will be required

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

+ Completion of one admissions recruitment cycle (fall and spring).

+ Evidence of excellent written communication skills.

+ Evidence of strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

+ Word processing/spreadsheet competency.

+ Experience working with diverse constituencies, including faculty, deans and senior staff, admission office colleagues, students, parents, school counselors and alumni.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license, be able to work weekends, and travel with overnight stays.

+ Candidate must perform well in the interview and successfully deliver a formal presentation.

+ Completion of successful background checks also required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree

+ General knowledge and understanding of higher education.

+ Direct experience in admission office of non-profit regionally accredited college/university.

+ Working knowledge of admission information systems and third party vendors, especially Banner.

+ Direct experience working with the transfer population.

+ Ability to work effectively alone, autonomously, independently, with minimal supervision as well as group situations.

+ Evidence of energy, flexibility, integrity, and creativity.

+ Experience working with diverse populations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 08/01/2025

Closing Date 08/18/2025

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2016

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates will be required to deliver a twenty-minute persuasive presentation to members of the Enrollment Management Division as part of the interview process. Please list three current professional references with contact information.

Applicants who apply by August 18, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Official transcripts required from the recommended candidate prior to hiring. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.