Transfer Project Manager and Analyst

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Date Posted 01/08/26

Applications Due
04/01/26

Vacancy ID206619

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NY HELPNo

Agency

SUNY System Administration

Title Transfer Project Manager and Analyst

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary Range From $80000 to $90000 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 353 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12246

Duties Description The Transfer and Articulation Project Manager and Analyst will lead initiatives to implement the approved recommendations of the SUNY Transfer Task Force to enhance the transfer student experience and streamline related SUNY-wide policies and processes. This role involves analyzing current practices, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and leading solutions to optimize transfer student support services in a data-driven environment.

The Project Manager will also be responsible for obtaining, managing and analyzing transfer equivalency data, transfer metrics, and transfer student-level data to support institutional decision-making and improve student outcomes.

The Project Manager will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Transfer and Articulation and work closely with key stakeholders, including units within the Office of Student Success, SUNY Institutional Research, the SUNY Information Technology, and SUNY campuses. The ideal candidate will have outstanding project management skills, experience leading transfer improvement initiatives, ideally in a public higher education setting, and a passion for improving student outcomes coupled with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

* Manage projects related to transfer student data, ensuring timely degree completion and university policy development and implementation.

* Lead campuses engagement and provide support for approved transfer improvement initiatives.

* Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure the impact of transfer process improvements.

* Prepare and present reports on transfer improvement progress, outcomes, and recommendations to university leadership.

* Develop and provide training and support to campus stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and adoption of transfer improvement initiatives.

* Develop partnerships and work closely with various areas of administration at SUNY System Administration and on campuses; including admissions, institutional research, student success, and advising to understand needs and provide actionable insights.

* Ensure transfer improvement initiatives comply with SUNY policies and relevant regulations.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum

Qualifications and Skills:

* Minimum five years of experience in program management in education or higher education.

* Minimum three years of experience supporting transfer students in a higher education setting.

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, higher education administration, or a related field.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and presentation skills.

* Attention to detail, flexible and able to work independently.

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

* Ability to manage multiple…