Koret Transfer Pathways Program Manager

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $41 - $49

About The Position

Santa Clara University’s Division of Enrollment Management is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Transfer Pathways Program Manager. This part-time, fixed-term position is responsible for the overall oversight, implementation, and successful execution of programs and initiatives supported by a major grant from the Koret Foundation focused on enhancing and expanding transfer student pathways. The Manager will organize and implement strategic planning, program development, partnership cultivation, and fiscal management to achieve the grant's objectives and significantly improve the transfer experience at SCU, including developing long-term, multi-year plans to improve the institution's overall transfer policy, building partnerships with external, transfer-sending institutions, and analyzing longitudinal data. This position will report to the VP for Enrollment Management with a dotted line to the Director of EM Marketing & Strategy. Key collaborating partners will include the Dean of Undergraduate Admission, the Executive Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Admissions, and the Director of Transfer Admission. This is a part time, fixed-term position scheduled to work approximately 20 hours a week. The duration of this fixed-term assignment is approximately 6 months. This is a benefits-eligible role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex educational programs, preferably within a university setting.
• Demonstrated experience in grant management, including budget oversight and foundation reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, program directors, community college administrators and community-based organizations' leadership.
• Understanding and support of the Jesuit tradition of education and a commitment to the fundamental values of service to others and working with diverse student populations, including transfer, first-generation, and low-income students.
• Direct experience developing or implementing transfer initiatives such as dual enrollment, transfer pathways, or direct admission programs.
• Knowledge of and experience leveraging student success models (e.g., those focused on persistence, retention, and academic support).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
• Ability to develop program partnerships.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of student services.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
• Ability to supervise and guide a dispersed team among different departments.
• Advanced experience in survey research, methodology and/or data analysis.
• Advanced experience working in a University structure, community system, or national organizations, with a focus on student policy, advocacy, or research organizations.
• Experience in developing and enhancing relationships with organizations that serve and advocate for underserved communities.
• Experience working in the fields of student recruitment and/or student development.
• Experience managing complex projects or programs.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and scaling of grant-supported transfer initiatives, ensuring alignment with SCU’s mission, Jesuit values, and commitment to access and student success.
• Develop and manage dual enrollment programming with partner community colleges and community-based organizations to create a high-impact and seamless pre-transfer experience.
• Establish and refine direct admissions and accelerated transfer pathways models, working closely with the Transfer Director of Undergraduate Admissions and the Registrar’s Office.
• Build upon and collaborate with existing successful university program models, such as the LEAD Scholars Program and the Student Educational Support (SES) program, to integrate transfer-specific components that address the unique needs of transfer students, especially those from underserved backgrounds.
• Design and implement holistic programming that supports the academic, social, and professional integration of transfer students into the SCU community.
• Develop robust tracking and assessment processes to measure program effectiveness, manage budgets efficiently, and evaluate student success.
• Serve as a liaison for grant-related activities between SCU and external partners, particularly community colleges and community-based organizations in the region and state.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with community college administrators, counselors, and faculty to ensure smooth transfer pipelines.
• Coordinate with internal partners, including the Provost’s Office, Enrollment Management, Academic Advising, and various academic departments, to secure buy-in and resource commitment for transfer initiatives.
• Represent SCU at relevant external meetings, conferences, and community college events to promote transfer opportunities.
• Manage the grant-funded budget, overseeing expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and university financial policies, and providing accurate financial projections.
• Prepare comprehensive programmatic and fiscal reports required by the funding foundation on a scheduled basis (e.g., quarterly, annually).
• Monitor grant performance metrics, collect and analyze data, and provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous program improvement.
• Interpret for prospective students and enforce University and departmental policies.
• Confer with, counsel, and advise students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding programs, services, and opportunities offered by Enrollment Management.
• Serve or lead on University committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager