Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and two years of related professional experience in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Academic Advising & Transfer Services department is seeking to hire a Transfer Coordinator. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
Provides academic advising to USA transfer students and prospective transfer students.
Engages in academic curriculum planning for students across partner community colleges to maximize transferability of courses.
Develops and maintains relationships with partner community colleges, engages in appreciative advising with both prospective and USA transfer students, teaches AA/AS curriculum and corresponding major curriculum to prospective and USA transfer students.
Maintains knowledge of transfer articulation agreements and transfer requirements and regulations, and collaborates with other University departments involved with transfer students and transfer student concerns.
Visits regularly and meets with professionals (deans, academic advisors, academic counselors) at community college partners.
Regularly meets with incoming transfer students, providing them with general orientation information, providing initial advisement and registration for major undeclared transfer students as appropriate.
Helps the university provide a coordinated approach to transfer student issues by working cooperatively with other campus units, publishing materials of interest to transfer students, communicating with college deans and departments regarding the transferability of courses, communicating with the University units on transfer of general education courses, and working as a member of the Academic Advising & Transfer Services’ office.
Serves as an information resource to students, faculty and staff.
Maintains the transfer advising website, and provides appropriate training and information for academic advisors across campus and at sending institutions.
Monitors student progress.
Maintains records of student advising sessions.
Acts as an advocate for students.
Assists transfer students in identifying their interests, abilities, and academic goals and in making decisions regarding their academic career, as well adjustment to USA.
Introduces transfer students to opportunities that will enrich their academic experience, facilitate their academic and personal development, and support their educational success.
Teaches transfer students technology used at USA as it relates to academic progression.
Makes appropriate referrals.
Identifies and reports to director circumstances that may adversely impact transfer students’ academic progress at USA.
Participates in recruitment and retention programming, programs, and initiatives.
Participates in and provides feedback on training and professional development activities.
Regular and prompt attendance.
Ability to work scheduled as defined and additional hours as required.
Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
11/12/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes
No
* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
Yes
No
* The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Yes
No
* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
* How many years of related experience do you have?
Less than 1 year
Between 1 - 3 years
Between 3 - 5 years
Between 5 - 7 years
More than 7 years
* How did you hear about this position?
USA website
LinkedIn
Zip Recruiter
Indeed
HigherEd Jobs
Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
Facebook
Word of mouth
Other
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
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