Director of Transfer and Student Advocacy

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Director of Transfer and Student Advocacy

As the Department's lead authority on transfer and student mobility, the Director of Transfer and Student Advocacy advance the strategic vision established by the Academic Pathways and Innovation team by designing, implementing, and continuously improving statewide transfer and articulation policy frameworks that eliminate barriers for thousands of Colorado students. This role serves as a key advisor to the Senior Director and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), ensuring that transfer and student advocacy efforts are aligned with broader statewide academic pathways, credential attainment, and innovation priorities.

This role directs the analytical initiatives that shape executive policy and assumes full accountability for the development and presentation of Department priorities to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

This leadership position is responsible for independently leading specialized work within the Academic Pathways and Innovation portfolio, with primary responsibility for transfer, articulation, and student advocacy policy. The Director exercises significant judgment and initiative in advancing division priorities, implementing statewide strategies, and ensuring alignment with CCHE policies and goals. They receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures, practices and policies of the work unit.

Education:

Minimum bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in higher education or related field.

Substitution:
Four (4) years or more experience in higher education or a related field can replace the education requirement of a bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Five (5) plus years of progressively responsible experience in higher education policy, articulation, transfer, or student success initiatives.
• Managing projects or programs with statewide or system-level impact.
• Using collaborative and cloud-based software.
• Maintaining websites.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid Colorado driver's license and compliance with all requirements for driving a state vehicle are required throughout the term of employment.

The physical and mental standards described here are representative of those that must typically be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently sit/stand at a desk for extended periods of time
• Frequently move from one area/building to another and sit/stand during the course of a day/week/month for meetings
• Occasionally may push or pull an object
• Frequently use finger dexterity and operate a keyboard
• Regularly lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift 25 pounds
• Frequently use vision to read documents, view computer screens, and see close and distant objects
• Frequently use speech and hearing to engage in conversation, in person, and over the telephone

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The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.