Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager - 531000

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager to lead transfer student engagement on campus, guiding initiatives and serving as a primary contact for transfer students in their academic and social transition. You will also manage the Transfer Programs website and align social media content with office goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating data collection to inform program improvements, building campus partnerships, and supporting ongoing

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent social, digital, and interactive media content development skills.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative manner.

Responsibilities

• Advance campus engagement for new and continuing transfer students.
• Direct transfer student engagement initiatives and serve as a point of contact for transfer students.
• Oversee online presence for transfer programs and produce social media content.
• Coordinate data collection and assessment to inform program development and continuous improvement.
• Build collaborative campus partnerships and advocate for transfer student needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Content development (digital)

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education or related field

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization:200673 - CCSS-Stud Academic Engag & Advocacy

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights and weekends as needed.

Job Summary:The Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager advances campus engagement for new and continuing main-campus transfer students. Directs transfer student engagement initiatives and serves a point of contact for main-campus transfer students in their academic and social transition and experiences at The University of Alabama. Works to address gaps in retention, persistence, and graduation for transfer students. Develops and maintains a strong portfolio of programmatic events and resources specific to transfer student success. Oversees the online presence for transfer student initiatives by maintaining the Transfer Programs website and producing social media content that aligns with the goals of the office. Supports ongoing engagement initiatives for the overall Office of Student Academic Engagement & Advocacy.

Additional Department Summary:Coordinates data collection and assessment efforts to better understand the transfer student population and uses quantitative and qualitative findings to inform decision-making, program development, and continuous improvement. Builds collaborative campus partnerships, oversees communication and digital engagement efforts, and advocates for the academic, social, and involvement needs of transfer students.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of student retention or engagement experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of student retention or engagement experience.

Skills and Knowledge:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent social, digital, and interactive media content development skills. Strong organizational and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative manner.

Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in Higher Education or related field. Experience in communications, marketing, and/or coordinating programs for first-year students.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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