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About the Department
College Dean of Students
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Transfer Student Support is responsible for
supporting the Director of the Office of Transfer Student Support in the
development and execution of strategies and programs meant to help
transfer students transition to the College, thrive upon arrival, build
community, and be successful in their curricular, co-curricular, and
extra-curricular endeavors. The dual focus of the role includes (1)
offering individual support and (2) developing a comprehensive program
to engage, track, and ensure success and community for transfer
students. This role involves direct outreach and student support,
working with the student advisory board, coordinating with various
university offices, and event and program planning, management, and
evaluation.
Responsibilities
Provides individualized and group support to transfer students and
serves as a point of contact.
Collaborates with academic advisers, college programming office,
campus partners, and various offices across the College to develop
and manage programs for transfer students, help build community, and
foster transfer student success.
Develops and manages targeted communications, newsletters, and
website for transfer students.
Develops trainings, workshops, and initiatives to enhance faculty
and staff competencies in supporting transfer students.
Coordinates with the programming and orientation office to develop
and participate in transfer student specific orientation activities
and onboarding from point of admission, college orientation events,
and weeks of welcome in autumn quarter.
Partners with Academic and Student Services to lead reporting and
data analysis efforts to identify transfer student needs.
Assists in the annual credit evaluation process for incoming
transfer students as needed.
Regularly updates the Director and College leadership on transfer
facing programs.
Participates in meetings, committees, and other groups to
communicate information regarding services, programs, and other
opportunities for student support.
Participates in Orientation and Commencement activities each year as
part of The College core programs.
Solves problems in areas such as academic and administrative policy,
student admissions, curriculum research and development, and budget
development. Advises various campus-wide and program committees in
various aspects of student life.
Recommends process improvements for programs that relate to critical
student-life improvement, including emergency management,
accommodations for students with disabilities, and/or the
administration of health care services and programs for students.
Collaborates with academic divisions in educating students on safety
issues. Interprets student disciplinary issues and prepares an
annual university summary of disciplinary actions. Counsels
students, parents, and staff in response to concerns, and handles
complex situations including student crises.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree in a related field.
Master\'s degree in a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Background with transfer student retention and success strategies
and familiarity with university structures and functions.
Understanding of intersectional identities and diverse student
needs.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and on-line organizational
tools.
Familiarity with Adobe graphic design/web development environments.
Knowledge of best practices in supporting transfer students.
Preferred Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent
editing/proofreading.
Handle multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
Attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
A focus on building relationships and community through programming.
Work autonomously, taking initiative and utilizing strong
problem-solving skills.
Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times.
Handle stressful situations.
Critical thinking skills.
Attention to detail.
Creativity.
Working Conditions
Office envi
