Assistant Director, Transfer Admissions Processing

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the coordination and ongoing development of transfer articulation processes, ensuring effective implementation, documentation, and system maintenance.
• Evaluates and interprets transfer course content; updates and manages the Transfer Articulation Catalog to reflect accurate, up-to-date equivalencies.
• Partners with academic advisors, departments, colleges, and external institutions to support consistent and accurate evaluation of transfer credit.
• Prepares reports and documentation that inform decision-making and reflect thoughtful analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborates with Records and Registration staff to align transfer credit with degree audit requirements and address related issues.
• Reviews and updates admissions records to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies; maintains data accuracy within student information systems.
• Supervises and supports processing staff, offering guidance, training, and problem-solving expertise to promote effective workflows.
• Contributes to setting goals and performance indicators to assess progress and support continuous improvement within the unit.
• Stays informed on developments in transfer policy and admissions technology; evaluates tools and practices for potential implementation.
• Participates in the review and processing of residency classifications and provides oversight for staff managing residency determinations.

Other Duties:

• Represents Undergraduate Admissions on university committees and participates in campus events and other recruitment and yield events.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Four years of directly related full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience working in transfer articulation and with statewide policies the govern its practices and implementation.
• Experience with large relational databases, such as Banner.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional full-time work experience in higher education admissions processing.
• Experience in applying federal, state and university guidelines governing admission practices.
• Experience with transfer credit articulation.
• Experience with Banner and Slate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Knowledge of University Policies regarding Course Transfers and Maintain University Transfer Course Catalog.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to translate knowledge and learning through trainings into effective business practices.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing guidance and motivation while establishing goals and expectations of accountability.

Pay Grade 16

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.