The Counselor (Transfer Students) reports directly to the Director of Student Success Center and under the general supervision of the Director of Recruitment and Admissions.   This position's primary responsibilities are to provide customer service, transfer admissions counseling, transcript evaluations assistance, and academic planning advice to prospective and current UDC Community College transfer students. The position supports the enrollment function by providing the transfer articulation portion of Transfer Orientation and assists accepted transfer students with completing the enrollment process. The counselor participates in group and individual presentations both on and off campus and regularly follows up with students via email and telephone. The incumbent will be located at the UDC Community College .

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Status: Full time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: AD-1710-8

Salary Range: Not to exceed $48,993

Closing Date: May 21, 2014 (Second Screening)

Location: 801 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC

 

Required Qualifications

Master's degree or one year of specialized experience required. The one year of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the transfer/admissions requirements, forms and procedures for processing students.
• Knowledge of the organization, mission and programs of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
• Thorough knowledge of AACRAO, WES, ACE, and other organizations that support and facilitate transfer credits.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with individuals from a variety of constituencies, including high level management officials in the public and private sectors, students, faculty members, university staff and in other universities.
• Cross-cultural awareness skills which permit effective interchange with people, especially prospective students, whose cultural backgrounds are vastly different.
• Ability to adapt presentations about the University to a constantly changing audience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the best approaches to admissions and registration in colleges and universities.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.   

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-6472.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.