Transfer Advising Coordinator

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating the delivery of transfer advising to students. It is also responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing transfer event programming. This position supports the daily operations of the Advising and Transfer Services Office.

1. Delivers transfer advising to students, including assisting students seeking the benefits afforded to them under the NJ State-wide Transfer Agreement. Provides students assistance with transfer planning, course selection, utilization of NJ Transfer, and college applications. Advises and assists students in selecting a degree program, course selection and registration, and successful completion of degree/program requirements with minimal supervision.
2. Develops knowledge of and adheres to College policies and procedures that relate to degree requirements, courses, course selection, scheduling, pre-registration and registration, and college admission. Maintains working knowledge of services offered by College personnel and departments and assists students in fully utilizing all the resources available at the College.
3. Plans, coordinates, and executes transfer events and programming, including Transfer Fairs, Instant Decision Days, and college visits.
4. Provides training and develops resources for transfer advising to all campus advisors and stakeholders. Stays up to date on statewide and national transfer issues. Provides campus stakeholders, including students, administrators, and faculty, with up-to-date transfer information.
5. Delivers transfer information and advising sessions to students, including transfer of credits, completion of college applications, major-specific transfer planning, and transfer to partner institutions.
6. Develops and fosters relationships with four-year institutions to provide students with a seamless transfer experience.
7. Develops and maintains an extensive knowledge base of transfer information specific to NJ and out-of-state institutions, as well as various majors and programs.
8. Supports the Advising Office's daily operations, including assisting with walk-in advising and supporting the planning and execution of special events, such as Open Houses, Express Enrollment Days, and other programming.
9. Participates in NACADA events and other professional development opportunities which encourage continuous professional growth and development as an Advisor.
10. Related projects and duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Three years of academic advising experience at the college level.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and a student database; ability to prepare detailed reports and documents and deliver basic training on required systems.
4. One year of supervisory, project or team leadership experience.

1. Master's Degree.
2. Experience in transfer-specific advising, including proficiency with NJ Transfer
3. Three years of recent Microsoft Office Suite and student database experience and the ability to prepare detailed reports and documents and deliver basic training on required systems