Transfer Coordinator, Dual Admissions

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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