Director, Transfer Initiatives at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

2025200

Posting/Functional Title:

Director, Transfer Initiatives

University Pay Plan Title:

Grant Director, Non-Faculty

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Academic Advising

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Grant

Monthly Salary:

$6,066.67 - $6,250.00

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

• Bachelor's degree and five years' progressively responsible experience in higher education


• Experience supporting and/or leading transfer and prospective student programming or initiatives


• Ability to analyze data to guide decision-making


• Effective leadership experience with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders


• Experience working with a varied body of students, staff, and faculty


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• At least 3 years of experience managing full-time staff


• Experience in coordinating academic and curricula pathways


• Understanding of the community college setting and state legislation related to transfer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or terminal degree


• Experience in academic advising or related service


• Experience developing and implementing new programs


• Experience in developing and maintaining technology that supports student academic success

Job Description:

The Director of Transfer Initiatives will provide leadership for projects and initiatives that support and improve transfer student success. The Director will work collaboratively with leadership across the university, such as the Enrollment Management, Undergraduate Admissions, Academic Advising, and colleges and departments, to establish strategic institutional priorities related to transfer students. The Director will develop and implement strategic, data-informed transfer student success initiatives; review and revise transfer-related policies; develop new transfer pathways and clarify existing ones; and work with internal and external partners to facilitate transfer student transition and engagement.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with campus personnel to design, develop, and implement transfer initiatives, programs, policies, and technology tools that support the academic success of transfer students.


• Collaborate with partner institutions in the development and maintenance of transfer-related initiatives, programs, policies, and technology tools.


• Work collaboratively with appropriate partners, oversee the development and maintenance of transfer guides, recommended course sequences, and degree maps.


• Review and revise transfer practices and policies to ensure equitable student outcomes.


• Collect, analyze, and report data to inform and improve the how transfer practices, procedures, and policies impact student success.


• Collaborate with New Student Orientation and other transition programs to support transfer to the institution.


• Engage the campus community in conversations regarding the acquisition, creation, and/or development of technology to assist in efficient and informative transfer process (e.g., transfer equivalency technology).


• Supervise staff, including three full-time Transfer Navigators, and manage the operations of the center.


• Assist in other projects as assigned by the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Advising & Transitions.


• Perform necessary duties to represent the TXST Transfer Center at the local, regional, and national level.


• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Applicants: Please answer all required and non-required supplemental questions to ensure full consideration.

Note: Texas State University is closed for winter break December 24, 2024 through January 1, 2025.

Job Open Date:

12/12/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):

01/05/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State? :

* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions




By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50693

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