Assistant Director, Transfer Center Operations

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia (MN); Híbrido; USD 63 000 - 67 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition benefits

Career development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Manager level professional to oversee the Transfer Center operations and advising for prospective transfer students. You will ensure compliance with policies, manage transfer credit processing, and coordinate with Admissions for recruitment efforts.

The role will also support transfer partnerships, staff supervision, and portal management for Transfer Virginia, with a hybrid work arrangement and occasional after-hours needs.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience or training (minimum)
• Two years of experience working with college students in a college or university setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time, provide clear direction, and establish efficient priorities
• Ability to collaborate with others on projects
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of respect and civility with diverse populations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Google applications, including presentations and spreadsheets

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the evaluation and processing of transfer credits for incoming and continuing undergraduate students.
• Manage the process for advising prospective transfer students.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to support transfer recruitment activities.
• Provide transfer advising services to prospective students.
• Support staff development and program initiatives.
• Serve as portal manager for Transfer Virginia and related tech tools.

Conhecimentos

Oral and written communication

Time management

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Unit: Office of Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: Transfer Center

Department Summary: The Assistant Director of Transfer Center Operations plays a crucial role in managing: 1) the processing of transfer credits for all undergraduate students and 2) the advising of prospective transfer students at Virginia Commonwealth University. By managing the operations and advising of prospective transfer students, the Assistant Director will: ensure strict adherence to university and state transfer policies; manage the accurate processing of transfer credits for all undergraduate students; oversee transfer advising services for prospective students; and serve as the VCU portal manager for Transfer Virginia.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the operations and advising services of the Transfer Center (40%)

• Oversee the evaluation and processing of transfer credits for incoming and continuing undergraduate students.
• Manage the process for advising prospective transfer students.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to support transfer recruitment activities.
• Provide transfer advising services to prospective students.
• Provide advising support to the Amazon Career Choice program and other corporate academic partnerships.

Supervise Transfer Center staff (25%)

• Recruit and select new transfer advising staff members
• Plan and implement training activities for new and continuing staff members.
• Assign regular and special work responsibilities to each staff member.
• Evaluate job performance.
• Support staff career development.

Manage special projects related to transfer initiatives (25%)

• Serve as VCU portal manager for Transfer Virginia.
• Manage implementation of technological tools related to transfer credit processing and transfer advising services (Smart Panda, etc.).
• Update Transfer Center website.
• Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs to facilitate high school dual enrollment operations
• Manage the process for VCU students taking courses at another institution.

Other duties (10%)

• Assist with other Transfer Center initiatives as needed.
• Assist with division initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience or training
• Two years of experience working with college students in a college or university setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, provide clear direction, and establish efficient priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with others on projects.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Google applications, including presentations and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
• Experience working with transfer students.
• Knowledge of VCU and VCU’s admission policies.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, Slate, and/or SmartPanda/Raptor.
• Familiarity with high school dual enrollment.
• Project management experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Other Position Details

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule and has occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Salary Range

$63,000 - $67,000

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

University Job Title

35321Y - Manager SS 1

Contact Information

Contact Name: Whitney Carswell

Contact Email: [e-mail]