Admissions Advisor

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Admissions Advisor is a full-time position responsible for evaluating domestic and international transcripts and creating transfer credit evaluations.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Evaluate transcripts from other post-secondary institutions for the purpose of awarding transfer credit; including credit for any applicable College Board Advanced Placement credits, College Level Examination Program credits and/or credits earned through the military or acceptable correspondence programs.
• Consistently update TES with new transfer equivalencies; maintain the database of 2 and 4-year college equivalencies.
• Make judgments about how courses transfer and determine which courses satisfy academic requirements.
• Meet with students to consult about credit transferability. Defend the admission decision, credit evaluation, and explain necessary corrective requirements.
• Develop and maintain existing procedures and processes to evaluate transfer credit for applicants to various academic programs.
• Research and resolve credit evaluation issues. Ensure accuracy and conformity with University requirements to maintain institutional academic integrity.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding admission policies, transfer policies, procedure and decisions.
• Be knowledgeable about the University of Bridgeport programs, features, facilities, scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Be able to articulate same in a professional, consistent manner.
• Assist with University-sponsored events such as Open Houses and webinars
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Assist with undergraduate travel.
• Assist with application review, walk-ins and outreach as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Effective communication (oral and written), presentation and leadership skills, and excellent planning, organizational and execution skills;
• Strong capacity to handle multiple responsibilities, varied and complex information and to work collaboratively with a variety of people both within and outside the institution;
• Qualified candidates will possess an effective use of technology including software relevant to recruitment in higher education, social networking and Microsoft Office Suite applications;
• Commitment to team work;
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, and other constituencies required.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Prior experience in university admissions, transfer admissions, higher education environment preferred but not required

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)