Posting Number:

20112389

Position Title:

Transfer Coordinator #494613

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Undergraduate Advising Center

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:

Lamar University’s Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) is administratively located within the Division of Enrollment Management and Marketing within the Office of Retention and Student Success. The Transfer Coordinator reports directly to the Director of the Undergraduate Advising Center. The Transfer Coordinator supports the UAC and the university with advocacy and assistance to transfer students. The position manages the process for transfer students after admission to Lamar University to enrollment.

The Transfer Coordinator supports the university, Enrollment Management division, and UAC to connect newly admitted students to their academic advisors. They will endeavor to simplify the entire enrollment process for all transfer students. The Transfer Coordinator collaborates with pertinent campus constituents to remove barriers to enrollment, help student acclimate to the Lamar University campus, and ensure the applicability of the maximum number of transfer credits apply to their LU chosen degree plan. The position manages and supports the academic advisor assigned to help junior and senior transfer students.

What You’ll Do – Position Duties

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Facilitate student success by developing and participating in on-going and new projects to serve transfer students.
• Supervise the transfer advisor and assist with the oversight of advising for all junior and senior transfer students.
• Collaborate with academic units to ensure accurate information is available to students.
• Track students’ progress through the enrollment lifecycle utilizing communication, reports, and analysis.
• Partner with all Enrollment Management and university departments to develop and maintain transfer services and event programming and resources. Including STARS, Success Coaches, Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid to address issues facing transfer students and function as the on-campus champion for these issues.
• Remain updated on local and national transfer trends in order to maintain excellent transfer services and cultivate ongoing relationships with transfer partners.
• Represent the UAC in meetings with students, parents, faculty, other campus units, and administrators in a professional manner, on campus as well as at off-campus events.
• Engage in professional development activities, memberships in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, division and department training meetings, and information technology skills and training sessions.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and mentoring of new advisors and act as the transfer student expert for advisors.
• Function as a liaison between the UAC, Admissions department and Registrar in matters related to transfer students and transferred credits.
• Act as a resource for campus constituencies and serve on university committees as needed and assigned.
• Lead initiatives as assigned pertaining to transfer students (committee work, new enrollment initiatives, etc.).
• Prepare required reports and other transfer student information accurately to set, track, and achieve enrollment goals.
• Utilize technology to manage and enhance academic advising, student success and retention initiatives and champion these and techniques learned to advisors within the assigned Meta Major.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits – Job Perks:

At Lamar University one of the ways we show value to our team members is by offering the following perks:

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• One year of experience with academic advising, recruitment, transcript evaluation or related experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with leading a group of staff or student staff.
• Knowledge of FERPA.
• Effective customer/student service experience.
• Dependability and collegiality.
• Comprehend and maintain current knowledge of the university’s academic programs, policies, and procedures related to transfer coursework and applicability to LU degree plans.
• Familiarity with current higher education technology as well as software such as Microsoft Office, Banner, and DegreeWorks. Experience with Navigate, ARGOS, Xtender and other platforms preferred.
• Aptitude for cross training in different areas of transfer work and university practices.
• Demeanor to work cooperatively and harmoniously with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage time wisely.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents and university personnel.
• Contribute to a diverse, respectful, and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Demonstrate ability to lead successfully a group to complete a task or initiative, and lead multiple of them simultaneously.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

• Master’s degree; preferably in counseling, student affairs or related field.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus, Spanish preferred.
• Mentorship/Supervision or coordination of advisors and advising procedures.
• Knowledge of literature and best practices related to transfer students, undergraduate advising, and student retention initiatives.
• Familiarity with advising tools such as Banner, Degree Works, and Navigate.
• Supervision or coordination of advisors and advising procedures.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

$42,500 - $45,000

Posting Date:

05/11/2022

Open Until Filled:

No