Admissions- Transfer Admissions Counselor

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

Promote the institution within the assigned territory to successfully increase the number of full-time prospective students enrolling in and graduating from Sacred Heart University and meet the recruitment and retention goals identified by the University’s Strategic Plan.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Travel to community colleges in assigned territory to promote Sacred Heart University.
• Represent Sacred Heart University at all applicable transfer fairs.
• Significant day, night, and weekend travel 3-6 months per year.
• Maintain professional relationships with academic advisors and independent counselors in assigned territory.
• Maintain consistent contact with inquiries to convert to applicants through interviews, phone calls, and e-mail.
• Maintain contacts with applicants to assist in converting them to enrolled students.
• Interview students and follow up with an appropriate personal note.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Read and review transfer applications.
• Enter admission decisions for applications generated for territory and other areas when necessary.
• Present information sessions to prospective families and students about Sacred Heart University before campus tours. 
• Gain knowledge and keep up to date with Slate software or applicable CRM.

Planning and Research

• Attend recruitment events, such as open houses and admitted student days, hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
• Plan and attend transfer-specific events, such as College Nights, Student Panels, and other enrollment events.
• Attend regional receptions held in assigned territory hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Greet families and be available to promote and answer questions on Sacred Heart University that students may have.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. 
• A valid driver’s license is necessary.
• Ability and willingness to enthusiastically support Sacred Heart University’s Catholic identity, tradition, spirit, and commitment to the moral and ethical development of all students. 
• Possess high-level communication skills to express, both orally and in writing, the mission and recruiting goals of the University.
• An appreciation of the role of all recruitment areas – athletics, financial aid, career development, student life, academics, and the ability to bring smooth coordination to their work, regardless of their organizational location. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Deans, counselors, faculty, administrators, students, alumni, community leaders, and volunteers. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the admissions team and the ability to develop effective short-range strategic plans.
• Enthusiasm, drive, motivational ability, willingness to take risks, competitive spirit, intellectual depth, moral integrity, vision, energy, creativity, ability to think outside the box.
• Must possess knowledge of computers and an understanding of the potential of technology to facilitate the admissions function and improve internal communications within the University and external communication.
• Strong commitment to liberal arts education.

Unusual Working Conditions

Significant travel, later evening hours, and weekends/holidays are required.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.