Assistant Director - Admissions (Transfer)

The Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive recruitment strategy focused on recruiting, enrolling, and supporting new transfer students. This position serves as a primary representative of Wayne State College to prospective transfer students, community colleges, and other external partners while contributing to the overall enrollment goals of the College. This includes frequent travel to partner community college campuses and attendance at transfer college fairs and other events.
 

The Assistant Director plans and executes transfer-specific recruitment initiatives, including outreach, communication plans, recruitment events, registration programs, and transfer articulation efforts. The position provides personalized guidance to prospective transfer students throughout the admissions process, from inquiry to enrollment, and works collaboratively with academic departments and campus partners to ensure a seamless transfer experience. Some non-standard work hours may apply and travel are required to support recruitment activities.
 

In addition to leading transfer recruitment efforts, the Assistant Director contributes to the Office of Admissions' broader recruitment initiatives by participating in recruitment events, high school visits, meetings, retreats, and other enrollment activities as assigned. This position requires excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, strong written communication skills, the ability to work independently while collaborating with campus stakeholders, and a strong commitment to student service. This position reports directly to the Director of Admissions and involves the supervision of a Project Coordinator that assists with credit evaluations and other transfer recruitment efforts.