Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions provides hands-on leadership of strategic community college recruitment efforts, operationalization of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and credit evaluation support. This position focuses on building and maintaining community college partnerships for transfer student recruitment. This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Regular weekend and evening availability is required during fall recruitment and spring yield seasons.

Who we are:

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. 

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recruitment experience working in an admissions office at a postsecondary educational institution.
• Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, particularly in transfer and undergraduate admissions 
• Valid driver's license.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Slate CRM, including query development, communication management, and workflow execution.
• Familiarity with CRM dashboards, territory management analytics, and enrollment funnel metrics, including conversion, yield, and melt rates.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate STEM academic pathways, including engineering, computer science, physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics, and to advise prospective students and families regarding academic preparation, major selection, and career opportunities at a research-intensive institution.
• Knowledge of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), A-Level, and dual-enrollment coursework evaluation standards, particularly within STEM disciplines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities include familiarity with Banner Student Information System (SIS), including student records management, admissions processing, enrollment reporting, and data retrieval to support recruitment, admissions, and enrollment management functions.

Representative Job Duties:

• Manages community college partnerships, serving as the primary liaison with partner institutions.
• Implements MOUs and articulation agreements, ensuring operational effectiveness and accurate credit transfer pathways.
• Conducts transfer application reviews and uses data analytics to refine community college recruitment strategies.
• Assists with transfer credit equivalency determinations and supports TES course articulation maintenance and credit evaluation processes.
• Supports yield activities for admitted transfer students.
• Presents at transfer fairs, hosts regular meetings and information sessions at local community colleges, and trains transfer counselor-level staff.
• Leads specialized transfer recruitment initiatives and contributes to the development of new partnership agreements.
• May serve as liaison for special populations and transfer-focused vendors as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of departmental and institutional objectives.

Shift:

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel:

Travel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%)

• Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned recruitment territories, including frequent overnight, multi-day, as required to represent the Institute at high schools, college fairs, recruitment programs, and other outreach events.
• Ability to independently coordinate and manage travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and scheduling, while maintaining a demanding travel schedule during peak recruitment periods that may require 8–10 weeks of travel annually.
• Ability to travel to and from recruitment locations using available transportation methods, including rental vehicles, personal vehicles, air travel, rail, public transportation, and ride-share services, as appropriate.
• Experience operating a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred, as the position frequently requires travel to locations where driving may be the most practical or efficient means of transportation.

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $62,354 - $70,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).