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Position Title:

Transfer Recruiter

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Adm & Rctmt Coord II

Job Duties:

The Transfer Recruiter is responsible for developing and implementing recruitment and yield strategies focused on transfer students, reentry students, and individuals who have previously attended but stopped out of higher education. This position plays a key role in advancing the institution’s enrollment goals by cultivating relationships with prospective students, community colleges, university partners, and internal campus stakeholders.

In addition to recruitment, the Transfer Recruiter serves as a dedicated resource for students navigating the often complex path back to higher education. The role emphasizes removing barriers—whether related to credit transfer, finances, reentry logistics—so that students feel supported and empowered to complete their degree. The Transfer Recruiter provides individualized guidance and advocacy, ensuring students can reengage with higher education and achieve their academic goals.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Advising & Student Support

Serve as a member of the transfer team for prospective transfer and reentry students, providing clear, timely, and personalized guidance on application, transfer credit evaluation, and degree completion pathways.
Assist students in identifying and overcoming barriers to enrollment—academic, financial, or personal—by connecting them with the right campus resources and support systems.
Provide referrals for academic advising, financial aid counseling, career services, and other student success programs.
Deliver presentations and workshops to prospective students, advisors, and community partners.

Recruitment & Outreach

Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies to increase enrollment of transfer, reentry, and stop-out.
Build strong partnerships with regional community colleges, technical colleges, and other feeder institutions.
Conduct proactive outreach to former students with some college credit but no degree, encouraging and supporting re-enrollment.
Represent the university at transfer fairs, community college visits, community-based events.
Maintain a recruitment schedule/plan, including travel for relationship-building and events.
Engages in extensive outreach and recruitment events, representing the university to prospective students.

Application Processing & Enrollment Management

Review and evaluate applications for transfer, reentry, and stop-out admission.
Evaluate prior coursework for transferability and applicability to degree requirements, using Transferology and other transfer credit tools.
Collaborate with the registrar’s office and academic departments to ensure accurate credit articulation, admission, and timely communication.
Document student interactions to ensure accountability, and timely communication.
Generate reports and contribute to enrollment forecasting for transfer and reentry populations.

Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement.

Communication & Collaboration

Develop and manage communication plans tailored to transfer, reentry and stop-out populations, in collaboration with communications and marketing colleagues.
Contribute to the development of digital and print recruitment materials highlighting transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and adult learner resources.
Partner with campus offices to streamline reentry admissions processes, reduce obstacles, and enhance the overall transfer and reentry student experience.

Department:

Admissions

Compensation:

Starting at $45,000 and commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with various populations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Must have a valid driver’s license for at least two years, willingness to travel (including overnights and weekends) and the ability to become a university authorized driver at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in admissions, advising, transfer services, or related areas in higher education.
Knowledge of transfer credit evaluation processes, with experience using Transferology or comparable tools.
Knowledge of transfer student issues, community college systems, and degree completion initiatives.
Familiarity with CRM systems, student information systems (Peoplesoft), and data-driven recruitment strategies.
Experience working with adult learners, non-traditional students, or stop-out/reentry populations.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

Resume
Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.  

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 02/09/2026 are ensured full consideration.Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 920-424-1166.

Legal Notices:

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.