Administrative Director, Transfer Initiatives

Essential Functions
Institutional Leadership Provide institutional leadership and coordination of college-wide transfer initiatives programs and processes. Develop strategic goals related to transfer initiatives and track monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of those initiatives. Review annual strategic goals and modify them to ensure sustainability and long-term collaboration with internal partners develop data sets indicators and dashboards to track and monitor student data and progress towards transfer initiative goals. Serve as the primary point of contact and resource for the Colleges transfer initiative programs and partnerships. Promote evidence-based practices that address challenges in the transfer process such as curriculum misalignment advising and financial barriers. Lead the Colleges institutional efforts to implement national best practices in transfer and partnership agreements. Foster and promote a positive environment and exceptional working relationships with colleagues peers and partners in accordance with the Colleges values mission and strategic plan objectives. Meet regularly with internal and external stakeholders involved in the development and promotion of transfer initiatives. Utilize data-informed decision-making in relation to transfer initiatives. Demonstrate the ability to identify interpret and communicate data in a manner that is relevant accurate and meaningful to internal and external partners. Communication and Promotion Establish consistent student-centered communication for internal and external transfer processes. Ensure advisors faculty students and leadership share accurate and timely information. Promote transfer initiative and partnerships through the use of technology marketing brand promotion and relationship development. Develop communication plans and outreach efforts for students interested in seamless transfer opportunities with college partners. Serve as the Colleges primary facilitator and promoter for transfer initiatives both internally and with external partners. Internal Transfer processes Align transfer and reverse transfer processes and efforts across multiple divisions of the College including Enrollment Instruction Strategic Initiatives Marketing and Advancement. Ensure internal transfer policies are transparent efficient and align with established transfer agreements. Align policies procedures data infrastructure and technology across SCC divisions and with transfer partners to reduce credit loss and eliminate transfer barriers. Demonstrate the ability to read interpret and effectively communicate internal data points to constituents. Utilize best practices and skills to ensure decisions are data-driven and informed. External Transfer processes Identify and maximize opportunities to collaborate with transfer partners to increase seamless transfer. Identify institutional barriers with external partners and work to address or minimize deterrents to the transfer process. Develop processes and procedures that promote and sustain reverse transfer initiatives with external partners. Recognize barriers outside of the college experience that may affect student transferability. Work towards developing and communicating resources to assist students outside of the classroom or campus setting. Develop partnerships Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with faculty staff and administration at SCC . Develop partnerships with local regional and national higher education institutions that increase transfer options and seamless pathways for students at partner institutions. Facilitate a strong network of collaborative working relationships with internal and external partners focused on maximizing transfer opportunities problem-solving and sustaining momentum for transfer initiatives. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students faculty members and college employees feel welcomed valued and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the Colleges policies and programming related to access fair employment and equal opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Education Social Sciences Business Management Finance Accounting Human Resources Social Services Human Relations or an area directly related to the position. Four (4) years* of teaching experience and/or student services in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting. Ability to use technology relating to student information systems and student data. *A Masters degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience.