Transfer Counselor - Community College Partnerships

Position Summary

The University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a Transfer Counselor who will support and empower students from the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) as they navigate their transfer journey to UVA. This student-centered professional will play a critical role in building pathways, removing barriers, and ensuring a smooth transition for prospective transfer students—particularly those eligible for Federal Pell Grants.

• Provide individualized advising to prospective PVCC transfer students on academic options, admission requirements, and student life at UVA.
• Develop and implement outreach programs that increase awareness of opportunities at UVA’s undergraduate schools and help PVCC students explore and identify programs that match their interests and aspirations.
• Serve as a guide throughout the transfer process—from application preparation to post-admission success planning.
• Connect students to relevant PVCC and UVA resources for a seamless transition.
• Coordinate the Piedmont Scholars Program, supporting Piedmont Virginia Community College students pursuing transfer.
• Interact with prospective students across the VCCS system and provide information and guidance.

• Serve as UVA’s primary point of contact for the Transfer Virginia Portal.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with UVA and VCCS colleagues that strengthen the partnership.
• Maintain and update portal content to meet the needs of prospective transfer students.
• Review portal information regularly to ensure accurate and transparent information is available.

• Serve as a central resource for newly admitted transfer students as they acclimate to UVA.
• Partner with Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP), supporting initiatives such as Transfer Transition Coaches, New Student Orientation, Wahoo Welcome, and National Transfer Student Week.
• Plan and execute transfer achievement celebrations to honor students’ transitions and milestones.

• Experience advising community college or transfer students, especially in higher education or student affairs settings.
• Familiarity with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
• Understanding of barriers that transfer students face.
• Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to explain complex academic pathways clearly.
• Ability to collaborate across institutions and geographic locations.
• Familiarity with Office, Student Information System, Slate, Common App, Canva, or other tools.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree in some positions.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience.

• Experience advising community college or transfer students.
• Familiarity with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
• Understanding of barriers that transfer students face.
• Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to explain complex academic pathways clearly.
• Ability to collaborate across institutions and geographic locations.
• Familiarity with Office, Student Information System, Slate, Common App, Canva, or other tools.

Follow set admissions policies and procedures and adhere to regulatory guidelines in daily work. Strive to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals. Demonstrate thoughtful and appropriate oral and written communication. Advise prospective students, parents, and families about University admissions. Knowledge of basic computer applications. Possess basic knowledge of the University’s educational mission, strategic aims, and programs.

Driver’s license required.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The anticipated hiring range is $50,000 – $55,000 commensurate with education and experience.

This is an exempt, benefited position. This is a restricted position…