Associate Director, Transfer Admission & Enrollment Services

Under the supervision of the Director of Transfer Admission & Enrollment Services the Associate Director of Transfer Admission plays a senior leadership role within LMUs Transfer Admission & Enrollment Services. This position is responsible for managing and advancing all aspects of transfer student recruitment application evaluation yield articulation agreements and the overall transfer student experience. The Associate Director ensures that LMU remains competitive accessible and welcoming to students transferring from community colleges and four-year institutions while aligning with the Universitys mission values and enrollment goals. This role places the highest priority on ensuring students and families receive the very best customer service throughout their application and transition addition will be the primary contact and lead collaborator charged with establishing and maintaining Transfer Enrollment Services strategic partnerships.

Position Specific Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Develop and lead strategic recruitment plans specifically for prospective transfer students.

Cultivate relationships with community colleges transfer partner institutions and relevant external organizations (e.g. counselor networks).

Represent LMU at transfer fairs community college events virtual sessions and other outreach opportunities.

Collaborate with campus units (financial aid student affairs academic departments) on transfer focused messaging and yield strategies.

Oversee the evaluation of transfer applications including transcript review credit evaluation prerequisites and majorspecific requirements.

Ensure consistency fairness and compliance with university policies in the admission decision process.

Work with the Office of the Registrar and other offices to maintain and update articulation agreements and transfer guides.

Manage or collaborate on guaranteed admission and transfer credit policies.

Design and implement programs or services to support the transition of transfer students (orientation advising early engagement).

Ensure that transfer students are well informed prior to enrollment (academic planning credit applicability).

Monitor retention progression and satisfaction of transfer students; recommend improvements.

Collect analyze and report on data related to transfer applications conversion (yield) credit transfer success and demographic trends.

Use data to inform recruitment and admission strategies.

Contribute to long term planning and goalsetting for transfer enrollment targets.

Supervise mentor and evaluate staff within the transfer admissions team.

Coordinate with marketing / communications assessment financial aid academic departments and other internal stakeholders.

Manage budgets plans and schedules for transfer admission travel events and recruiting activities.

Ensure service quality process efficiency and continuous improvement in transfer admission operations.

Ensure that LMU policies regarding transfers align with best practices legal requirements and equity commitments.

Participate in institutional discussions about admissions policies transfer equivalencies etc.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

Typically a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation / policy changes.

A minimum of five years of relevant experience with progressive responsibility (managing staff / transfer systems) in an academic environment.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the community college and transfer culture as well as transfer and post-traditional orientation systems and their integration to the LMU culture. Strong preference for previous work at a community college or in partnership with community colleges.

Capacity to develop analyze implement and improve the integrity of systematic change to best meet the needs of the student population staff and faculty.

Strength in planning and motivating employees to create an environment consistent with the professional standards of LMU and to function in a highly stressful environment under the pressure of constant deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team in order to complete complex projects; ability to communicate and coordinate activities within the office and throughout the LMU community.

Skill in developing and implementing procedures regulations legislation and practices. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Skill in balancing two programs that serve two distinct student populations : transfer students and continuing students navigating enrollment barriers.

Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex highly technical information.

Must possess valid CA DL and the ability to drive to offsite locations.

Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of Slate CRM system.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Frequent lifting carrying or pushing up to 25 lbs; finger movement use of high acuity hearing. Constant standing walking sitting clear speaking and listening conversationally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment is normal.

MENTAL DEMANDS : Frequent calculating constant interrupted work on a variety of interrelated and unrelated tasks sustained concentration use of reasoning judgment resourcefulness analytical ability and ingenuity.

Staff Regular

Salary range

$78600.00 - $102200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 78600 - 102200