College Transfer Coordinator

Loyola University Chicago • Chicago, IL

413d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The College Transfer Coordinator at Loyola University Chicago is responsible for facilitating the successful transition of Arrupe College graduates to bachelor's degree programs. This role involves building relationships with students, campus partners, and external institutions to support students through the college transfer process, ensuring they understand the necessary steps and resources available to them. The Coordinator will also manage data related to transfer rates and collaborate with various stakeholders to promote transfer opportunities and support for students.

Requirements

• Master's degree preferred in education/administration, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years' experience working in education.
• Exceptional ability to collaborate with a diverse portfolio of students and higher education professionals.
• Understanding of post-secondary transfer/admission practices and policies, especially for first-generation and underrepresented students.
• Demonstrated experience working with college-aged students in a position of authority or mentorship.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated facility with data management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Slate, PeopleSoft, Qualtrics, T4, Sakai.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure students successfully persist through the college transfer process.
• Meet regularly with students 1:1 and in small group formats to facilitate discernment of academic goals and promote the college transfer process.
• Help students understand the comprehensive steps to the transfer process, including investigating options, identifying priorities, and adhering to deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external college transfer partners to maintain understanding of their priorities and trends in transfer admission.
• Collaborate with internal university partners to promote transfer opportunities and coordinate smooth transitions for Arrupe students.
• Investigate and pursue unique scholarships and partnerships that can benefit Arrupe students in their college transfer pursuits.
• Innovate and execute events to celebrate students' degree completion and college transfer plans.
• Redirect students who will not pursue bachelor's programs to other resources such as the Alumni Coordinator and Career Services.
• Monitor students who must transfer back credits from receiving institutions to confer associate's degrees from Arrupe.
• Oversee college transfer data for the College, including transfer-with-award rates and admissions rates.
• Contribute to narrative records maintained in Slate and serve on the steering committee for its usage at Arrupe.
• Manage the budget associated with promoting student transfer processes.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees