Admissions Transfer Specialist - Oral Roberts University

About ORU

Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to “stay” in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.

Position Overview

In support of ORU’s aggressive growth goals, this position is responsible for managing the transfer admissions process, facilitating the seamless transition of transfer students into our institution, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including prospective students, academic advisors, and faculty members.

Essential Functions

• Advise prospective transfer students on admission requirements, transfer credit policies, and academic program options.
• Assist transfer students throughout the admissions process, including application completion, submission of required documents, and navigating advisement with assigned academic advisor.
• Serve as a liaison between transfer students and various university offices (e.g., registrar, financial aid, academic advising) to facilitate a smooth transition and resolve issues as needed.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in transfer admissions and higher education policies.
• Participate in recruitment events, college fairs, and outreach activities to attract prospective transfer students to the university.
• Gathers previous years’ data to assess successful events and methods, identify influences and feeder schools and churches, etc. Works to improve past results at various schools, events, markets, etc. as measured by RFI’s, applications, admits and matriculated students annually. Explores new opportunities and markets to build the pool of prospects annually.
• Travels on behalf of the University to connect with prospective students, generate new leads, and cultivate relationships with student influencers. Manages recruitment itinerary to include in person meetings, college fairs, churches, high schools, alumni gatherings, ministry events, campus visit events and other events on or off campus.
• Maintains excellent relationship with prospects, admitted and deposited students through point of hand off to Student Success. Responds to communications sent by students and their families within 24 hours of receipt. Remains a contact to students and their families after hand off as needed.

Qualifications and Competencies

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree. (ORU graduate preferred.)

Skills

• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and have an excellent driving record for the purpose of driving university leased vehicles.
• Must possess demonstrated ability within the department and a proven track record of success in reaching enrollment territory goals or sales conversion in another industry. Requires at least one year experience on the New Student Relations team or other relevant experience.
• Must be computer literate to include: Word, Excel and Power Point. Familiarity with Banner Relationship Management and Sales Force systems is a plus. Bi-lingual, Spanish-speaker preferred.

Abilities

• Experience in admissions, academic advising, or student services, preferably with a focus on transfer students.
• Knowledge of transfer credit evaluation processes, articulation agreements, and higher education regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse populations.
• Excellent problem solving skills, leadership and time management skills are a must.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times regarding both student records and internally sensitive information.
• Ability to work both as a team member and independently; use sound judgment regarding organizational and departmental regulations, procedures, and policies; quickly establish and maintain rapport with students, faculty, alumni, administration, and parents from varying cultural backgrounds.

Additional Information

Travel: Occasional out-of-town travel, air and ground, and occasional use of personal vehicle will be required. Vehicles are available through the University motor pool with advance notice. The ability and willingness to travel and work occasional nights and weekends is required.