Advertising Summary
The NEXT STEP Dual Admission program is recruiting for a Transfer Coordinator to join our team! The Transfer Coordinator manages the annual process of reviewing, revising, and publishing the Transfer Maps; facilitates programming for community college students who are in the NEXT STEP program; provides one-on-one mentoring with an emphasis on academic and career development along with general transition support; and assists educational and community-building events for NEXT STEP students once they are at VCU.
Unit
Office of Strategic Enrollment Management
Department
Strategic Enrollment Management Special Programs
Core Responsibilities
- Manage the annual curriculum review process for NEXT STEP Transfer Maps (40%)
- Serve as lead for reviewing and revising existing transfer maps and initiating new transfer maps
- Communicate with faculty and administrators in VCU programs and at our partner schools about curriculum details and changes
- Update the transfer maps on the website each spring
- Collect and track student enrollment data including retention and graduation rates
- Create and administer surveys to program participants, campus partners, and community college partners
- Provide mentorship and transition support for community college students in NEXT STEP (25%)
- Meet with students one-on-one and in small group mentoring sessions to assist them with short- and long-term educational and professional goal-setting
- Provide information about VCU resources, programs, and opportunities based on students' goals and interests
- Provide guidance on the transfer process for NEXT STEP
- Assist with student outreach via monthly newsletters and targeted communications to students based on their major, interests, and intended transfer term
- Monitor the program email inbox and respond to inquiries from students
- Programming and events for community college students in NEXT STEP (25%)
- Plan and facilitate community-building events, including a welcome event each semester and monthly campus tours, for community college students in the program
- Create and send surveys after events to use for program improvement and to tailor future events to needs of students
- Collaborate with VCU campus partners to offer in-person and virtual programming to students on topics like financial management, academic skills and career development
- Plan and facilitate a pre-transition event held before university orientation
- Other duties as assigned (10%)
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues across campus who can serve as partners in creating programming and providing resources for NEXT STEP students
- Assist with programming and communication to support students in their first semester at VCU
- Occasionally travel to NEXT STEP partner schools including Reynolds and Brightpoint community colleges and Richard Bland College to assist with recruitment events
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Experience working with college students in a college or university setting, including admissions, curriculum development, advising, and/or programming experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time, provide clear direction, and establish priorities.
- Ability to work well with others throughout VCU and among transfer partner institutions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail, 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 a relevant field.
- Three or more years of experience working with college students in a college or university setting, including admissions, curriculum development, advising, and/or programming experience.
- Experience working with transfer students or students transitioning to VCU from another institution.
- Knowledge of VCU.
- Experience with curriculum development in a higher education environment.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner and EAB Navigate.
Other Position Details
- This is a restricted position currently funded for one year. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding.
- This position allows for a hybrid work schedule up to 40% and has occasional evening and weekend responsibilities. Occasional local travel may be required.
Salary Range
$50,000
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
Restricted Position: Yes
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
University Job Title: 35214N - Sr Student Advisor SS 1
This job posting is scheduled to close on September 23, 2026 at 11:55 pm.