Academic Transfer Specialist

cccneb.edu; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Community College in Columbus is seeking an Academic Transfer Specialist to provide comprehensive academic advising for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges. You will develop transfer plans, evaluate programs, and coordinate articulation agreements with partner institutions.

The role collaborates with the VP of Innovation and Instruction and instructional deans to refine transfer opportunities, course plans, and degree pathways, supporting diverse student needs including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred.
• Provide comprehensive academic advising to prospective, new, and current students planning to transfer to a 4-year college.
• Advise on articulation agreements and transfer options with partner institutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the transfer specialist advising faculty advisors on transferable course plans.
• Collaborate with VP of Innovation and Instruction and deans on transfer agreements and degree plans.
• Coordinate transfer resources and orientation activities for new students.
• Research and evaluate transfer programs and maintain transfer information with partner colleges.
• Assist diverse student populations including international students with transfer planning and admissions.

Skills

Academic advising

Transfer planning

Articulation agreements

Course planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Masters

Job description

Academic Transfer Specialist

• No employee premiums for Health/Dental Insurance; CCC pays 100% of the premium cost regardless of elected coverage level.
• Retirement contribution from CCC 9% (staff) and up to 10% (faculty).
• Staff: Vacation accrual of 1.5 days/month and paid holidays, including a week long winter break.
• Faculty: 175 day contract.

Requisition Details

Position Information EEO Statement Central Community College, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, CCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

Central Community College is an EOE . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), CCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. Central Community College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Job Title Academic Transfer Specialist Campus Columbus Other Full-time or Part-time? Full Time Department Student Success Classification Hourly Exempt / Non Exempt Status Non-Exempt Grant Funded No Degree Required Bachelor Degree Preferred Masters Experience Required 2+ Years Estimated Hours per Week 40 Salary Posting Number P01736

Position Summary Information Qualifications Required Bachelor’s Degree General Summary Provide comprehensive academic advising services to prospective, new, and current students who are planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Initiate contact with colleges and universities in regard to articulation agreements. Will provide input and feedback to the VP of Innovation and Instruction and the relevant instructional deans regarding transfer agreements, 2+2 Plans, and educational degree plans. The position will serve as a transfer specialist in advising faculty advisors on proper transferable course plans. The academic transfer specialist will evaluate programs and identify new programs with potential transferability and work with receiving institutions on maintaining and originating new agreements. Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with college policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Essential Functions Serves as the academic advisor for Academic Transfer students assisting with course selection, scheduling and transferability to other college and universities. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates students’ academic records, transcripts, course equivalencies, etc., to determine graduation eligibility or successful transfer of credits to another institution. Collaborate with the designated faculty advisors to smoothly transition students into the PASS Program. Essential Functions Assist students with inquiries regarding transfer. Assist Early College staff by offering transfer resources specifically tailored for Early College students. Advise and guide dual enrollment students as well as course only students in selecting appropriate courses that align with their transfer goals. Essential Functions Enhance academic support by utilizing student planning and registration software to develop comprehensive academic plans for individual advisees. Academic plans are tailored to each student, considering the transferring institution, educational program requirements, and personal academic needs. Guide students in assessing their academic level, particularly when foundation courses are necessary. Essential Functions Collaborate with a variety of Student Success and Enrollment Management offices. Understand financial aid and student account information to help advisees understand their academic decisions can impact financial aid and student account status. Coordinate or assist with campus events, including new student registration and orientation days, individual and group tours, campus visit days, etc., Serves as an advisor for student clubs and organizations as needed. Essential Functions Works in cooperation with the VP of Innovation and Instruction, the relevant instructional deans, and peer Transfer Specialists from other Central Community College to evaluate CCC programs and identify potential transfer opportunities and improvements. Coordinate with partners in receiving institutions on the operation of transfer student degree plans for specific students. Essential Functions Researches, develops and contributes to the retention plan through student centered activities, monitoring academic progress, early alert status, and academic recovery process. refer students to College resources/programs to help students make a successful transition into college life, ensure students are fully aware of all opportunities to engage in their college experience. Essential Functions Maintain and update resource materials to include such items as transfer viewbooks and admissions contact information. Provides current transfer information, agreements, and initiatives with other colleges to faculty and staff, high school students and counselors, and prospective students. Assist with the maintenance and updating of the Central Community College website on transfer articulation programs, transfer policies and procedures, and general advising information for other colleges and universities. Essential Functions Advise a diverse student population, including student athletes and international students, by providing guidance that supports their unique academic and eligibility needs.

Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/12/2026 Close Date 10/26/2026 Approximate starting date of employment 12/01/2026