Associate Director - Transfer Center at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee

Job Description:

Description

Transfer Center

Division of Enrollment Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

 

 

The Office of the Transfer Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Associate Director position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhancing the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, improving the recruitment and graduation of our students. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, as recognized on the 2024 list.

Applications received within the first 2 weeks (14 days) of the job posting date will receive priority review.

The Position:

This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.

This position is accountable for the administration of the many facets of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Transfer Center.  Specifically, this position has direct accountability for administration of the Transfer and Community College Articulation Programs and software testing for transfer students. This position maintains all procedures/tables for transfer software related to transfer articulation and equivalency in Banner (UTK student information system), OnBase (automated transfer course evaluation software), and Transfer Evaluation System (TES). This position works with the Reverse Transfer Program, Tennessee Transfer Pathways, and Tennessee Reconnect voted in by the Tennessee Legislature.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum two (2) years of progressive, professional responsibility in higher education.

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in transfer credit evaluation and articulation.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in higher education with curricular policies and procedures.

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a direct supervisor.

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master's Degree

• Direct experience working in a Transfer Center, Registrar’s Office, or Office of Undergraduate Admissions; experience working with transfer operations, evaluation, and articulation.

• Detail oriented and possess polished written and interpersonal skills.

•  Experience with Banner or another student information system.

• Experience with OnBase or another automated transfer credit evaluation solution.

• Experience creating and presenting training documentation.

• Experience compiling and analyzing transfer student data.

• Experience writing and reviewing transfer articulation agreements, MOUs, and MOAs.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of higher education curricular policies, procedures, and processes.

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage time and responsibilities independently and supervise those of direct reports.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment that relies on this position's skills and recommendations.

• Ability to work with a wide variety of populations.

• Ability to understand how discrete processes are interrelated.

• Ability to understand the broad impact and consequences of decisions.

• Ability to work with higher education software solutions and other computing needs.

• Ability to work with external vendors and communicate the university's needs.

 

Benefits: 

University of Tennessee employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

·         Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

·         Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

·         Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

·         Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

·         Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

·         Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

 

The Division

The Enrollment Management (EM) division comprises more than 190 full-time staff who serve our students through the following departments and functions: Undergraduate Admissions, International Recruitment, Transfer Center, One Stop Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Center for Financial Wellness, University Registrar, Pre-college Research Excellence Programs, EM Research & Analytics, EM Communications, and EM Operations. The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to our Vision, Mission and Values. We are passionate about fulfilling our land-grant mission of accessible education and making an impact that will transform lives through the student experience.

 

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state of Tennessee’s flagship university and is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 institution. As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation is key to our mission. UT enrolls over 35,000 students (more than 6000 graduate/professional students) at its Knoxville campus. Led by the example of our Chancellor’s Cabinet and their Principles for Engagement, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, builds and supports an inclusive community that provides opportunities to lead, serve and engage as Volunteers and citizens. We strive to create a welcoming community rich with diverse experiences. We seek colleagues who are committed to teamwork and have a passion for working with and serving all constituents. We especially seek candidates who have an ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the goals of the university.

The Knoxville Community: Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville has a metropolitan statistical area population of more than 850,000 people. We enjoy a dynamic culture that includes numerous theaters and museums, a vibrant and diverse music scene including a symphony orchestra and an opera company, world-class restaurants, numerous cultural festivals and an active downtown market square. Surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, the Knoxville area boasts wonderful year-round water activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming that make for scenic and breathtaking views of the area. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains, and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C.

 

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

Job: Student Services

Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville

Organization: Undergraduate Admissions

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Jun 13, 2024, 1:21:50 PM Apply Now