Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager - 531000

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

3d•$54,000 - $67,500

About The Position

The Student Engagement and Transfer Initiatives Program Manager advances campus engagement for new and continuing main-campus transfer students. The role directs transfer student engagement initiatives and serves as a point of contact for transfer students as they navigate their academic and social transition and experiences at The University of Alabama. It works to address gaps in transfer student retention, persistence, and graduation by developing and maintaining events and resources focused on transfer student success. The Program Manager oversees the online presence of transfer student initiatives, including maintaining the Transfer Programs website and producing social media content aligned with office goals. The position also supports ongoing engagement initiatives for the Office of Student Academic Engagement & Advocacy. It coordinates data collection and assessment to understand the transfer student population and uses quantitative and qualitative findings to inform decisions, program development, and continuous improvement. The role builds campus partnerships, oversees communication and digital engagement, and advocates for transfer students’ academic, social, and involvement needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years of student retention or engagement experience; or a master's degree and two years of student retention or engagement experience.
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 and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct transfer student engagement initiatives for new and continuing main-campus transfer students.
Serve as a point of contact for transfer students during their academic and social transition and experiences at The University of Alabama.
Address gaps in transfer student retention, persistence, and graduation.
Develop and maintain a portfolio of events and resources focused on transfer student success.
Maintain the Transfer Programs website and produce social media content aligned with office goals.
Support engagement initiatives for the Office of Student Academic Engagement & Advocacy.
Coordinate data collection and assessment efforts to better understand the transfer student population.
Use quantitative and qualitative findings to inform decisions, program development, and continuous improvement.
Build collaborative campus partnerships.
Oversee communication and digital engagement efforts.
Advocate for transfer students’ academic, social, and involvement needs.