Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S1500736 Job Title Senior Transfer Admissions Counselor Position Number P00910 Division Academic Affairs/Provost - ACA Department Admissions Department FLSA Exempt Salary Grade 208 Salary Classification Admin/Professional Annual Salary Range $36,164 - $49,540 Hourly Salary Range Employment Status Full Time 12 Mos Regular General Description

The purpose of this position is to assist and advise current and prospective transfer students in the admissions process. Recruit prospective transfer students to the University of Montevallo (UM). Establish and maintain relationships with community colleges and provide relevant knowledge in regard to UM.

Essential Job Duties

• Contact prospective students via email, telephone, and text messaging.
• Attend college fairs.
• Visit community colleges and prospective transfer students.
• Host families touring the campus.
• Admissions staff members are responsible for reviewing and decision-making for student applicant files by evaluating standardized test scores and high school transcripts (for freshmen applicants) and college transcripts (for transfer applicants).
• Organize student-interest receptions.
• Organize counselors' breakfasts.
• Attend scholarship award day events.
• Organize invitations for fall events.
• Update recruitment data in the Banner system.
• Host families for Saturday tours.
• Attend and host families for Spring, Fall and Summer preview days.
• Meet with prospective families to review admission requirements.
• Contact students and colleges/universities to obtain missing documentation for student applicants.
• Manage social media account.

Additional Duties

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and programs (Microsoft, PowerPoint, excel, etc.);
• Ability to work with SLATE, BANNER and ARGOS;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Knowledge of Montevallo's campus, faculty, employees and colleges;
• Knowledge of the admissions process;
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately via email or telephone;
• Ability to organize and manage time wisely;
• Ability to multitask job duties and assignments.

Education and Experience

The educational requirement for this position is: Bachelor's Degree Education substituted for experience? No

This position requires: 1 year of related experience. Experience substituted for education? No

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid Driver's licenses
• Acceptable driving record

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

• None

Environmental Working Conditions Indoor Travel Requirements Moderate Travel Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Physical Requirements

The physical activities required for this position involve: Standing: Over 2/3 of the time; walking: Over 2/3 of the time; sitting: Up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: Up to 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: Over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: Under 1/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: Up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing: Over 2/3 of the time This position requires lifting: Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: Up to 2/3 of the time. This position has no special vision requirements

Open Date 03/20/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Opportunity Institution

Quick Link https://jobs.montevallo.edu/postings/10217

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education
• HigherEdJobs.com
• HigherEdJobs/Affirmative Action Email List
• The Academic Network, Inc. MFAD (Minority Faculty Application Database)
• SREB (Southern Regional Education Board)
• Birmingham News
• Shelby County Reporter
• Birmingham Times
• Advertisement/Publication
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Personal Referral
• UM Website
• Agency Referral
• Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Letter of Application
• Resume

Optional Documents