Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama is seeking a Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager to lead engagement programming for new and continuing main-campus transfer students and support their academic and social transition. The role also manages the Transfer Programs website and social media content for the Office of Student Academic Engagement & Advocacy.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with four years of relevant experience or a Master's with two years in retention or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with four years of student retention or engagement experience, or a master's degree with two years of that experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in Higher Education or related field and experience in communications, marketing, or coordinating programs for first-year students.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement programming for new and continuing transfer students and support their transition.
• Manage the Transfer Programs website and social media content.
• Coordinate data collection and assessment to guide program decisions and improvements.
• Build campus partnerships to sustain ongoing engagement initiatives.

Skills

Student engagement

Program management

Communication

Data collection & assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Alabama is hiring a Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager. The role leads engagement programming for new and continuing main-campus transfer students, helping them with the academic and social transition to campus and working to close gaps in their retention, persistence, and graduation. The manager also runs the Transfer Programs website and social media content and supports the broader Office of Student Academic Engagement & Advocacy.

Highlights

• Direct engagement initiatives for main-campus transfer students and serve as their point of contact during the academic and social transition to the University of Alabama.
• Address gaps in retention, persistence, and graduation among transfer students through targeted programming and resources.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of events and resources specific to transfer student success.
• Maintain the Transfer Programs website and produce social media content that aligns with the office's goals.
• Coordinate data collection and assessment, using quantitative and qualitative findings to guide decisions, program development, and continuous improvement.
• Build campus partnerships and support ongoing engagement initiatives for the Office of Student Academic Engagement & Advocacy.
• Bachelor's degree with four years of student retention or engagement experience, or a master's degree with two years of that experience.
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in Higher Education or a related field and experience in communications, marketing, or coordinating programs for first-year students.
• Pay starts at a minimum of $54,000 (Salaried E8, midpoint $67,500) for a full-time, on-site Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm schedule, with some nights and weekends as needed.