Admission Officer

Position Information

Working Title: Admission Officer

Position Number: FA500

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Sensitive Position: No (no fingerprint-based criminal history check required)

Campus Security Authority: Yes (trained, required to report crimes)

Chief Objective of Position

The chief responsibility of this position is the recruitment of transfer students. The incumbent exercises discretion and independent judgment in determining admission to the university by reviewing applications, evaluating academic credentials, performing credit evaluations, and making admission decisions. This position supports the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of each entering transfer cohort through presentations, outreach, and informing prospective students, families, and community college personnel about CNU programs and counseling students and their families through the college search and enrollment processes.

Work Tasks

• Independently analyzes and reviews transfer qualifications for admission, non degree, and readmission, including evaluation of academic transcripts, awarding transfer credit, using the National Student Clearinghouse, reviewing domicile applications, and recommending merit scholarship programs.
• Assists students with coursework taken elsewhere by evaluating transfer eligibility, articulating and posting transfer credit, and maintaining the transfer equivalency database while ensuring compliance with state transfer policies and articulation agreements.
• Consults with other student service professionals to interpret university standards, policy, and procedures.
• Supports transfer recruitment by building relationships with community college partners, coordinating recruitment events, and conducting presentations, information sessions, admission interviews, and advising appointments for prospective students.
• Represents the university at community college visits and college fair programs, coordinating visits with counselors, making presentations, advertising visits, and following up with students using CRM technology.
• Represents the university in the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO) and the National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) in accordance with national and regional best practices.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships within the department and with students, faculty, staff, and other constituencies, demonstrating the "Student's First" value at CNU.
• Ensures compliance with workplace safety regulations and relevant policies, processes, and programs.
• Acts as a responsible employee with authority to redress sexual violence and required to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and planning skills, and academic counseling skills.
• Ability to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of start date.
• Must be able to transport and distribute admission information and materials for recruiting purposes.

Required Education

Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.

Experience

• Experience counseling students on academic matters.
• Experience in a college or university admission office.
• Experience with internet based student information systems such as Ellucian XE and CRM technology.

Salary Information

Starting at $50,887, commensurate with education and experience.

EEO Statement

Christopher Newport University is an EO Employer and is fully committed to access and opportunity.