P/T Program Specialist (WCC) / Transfer Agreement Coordinator

Westchester Community College; Valhalla (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Westchester Community College seeks a P/T Program Specialist (Transfer Agreement Coordinator) to enhance transfer agreements with four-year colleges. Suitable candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in higher education or related fields, confidently navigate policies, and support the academic transfer process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree required.
• At least two years of experience in educational administration or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Increase transfer articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities.
• Publicize transfer agreements throughout the campus community.
• Coordinate transfer articulation signing ceremonies.

Skills

Higher Education Experience

Program Development

Recruitment

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Category:: Hourly Positions
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Department:: Academic Affairs
Locations:: Valhalla, NY
Posted:: Jan 21, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Hourly
Ref. No.:: PTPSTAC012125
Position ID:: 184808

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Academic Programs, the P/T Program Specialist (WCC)-Transfer Agreement Coordinator works closely with the faculty, school deans, and transfer counselors to contribute to increasing transfer agreements for SUNY WCC. The P/T Transfer Agreement Coordinator will:

• Report directly to the Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Academic Programs to increase the number of transfer articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities, addressing program-specific transfer needs.
• Utilize knowledge of SUNY/NYSED guidelines, ensuring that related policies and procedures are followed.
• Update and expand existing transfer articulation agreements with four-year institutions to include new degrees, sustain existing agreements and increase innovative transfer agreements, such as Associates-to-Bachelors-to-Masters degrees, concurrent and dual enrollment agreements with four-year institutions inclusive of a comprehensive business plan (marketing, communications, technical, curriculum roadmap).
• Coordinate transfer articulation signing ceremonies.
• Publicize and promote transfer articulation agreements throughout the campus community.
• Support the Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Academic Programs by maintaining a comprehensive institutional transfer agreement inventory.
• Undertake applicable research in support of transfer agreements and SUNY transfer pathways.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree;
• At least two (2) years of experience in the field of higher education, educational administration, recruitment and/or training, or in the analysis of program operations, marketing or customer services.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with curriculum and program development and/or experience with college transfer/articulation is preferred.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: The position will remain open until filled.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $34.60/hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.

WORK SCHEDULE: 28 hours per week.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Applicants MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.