Advertising Summary: 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.

Unit: Office of Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: Strategic Enrollment Management Special Programs

Department Summary: 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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.

Core 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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Salary Range: $50,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 35214N - Sr Student Advisor SS 1