Transfer and Dual Enrollment Advisor

Unit:Office of Strategic Enrollment Management

Department: SEM Summer Studies & Special Program

Department
Summary: The Transfer Center is recruiting for a Transfer and Dual Enrollment Advisor to join our team! This role will provide advising services, transfer credit evaluations, referrals, and transition support to transfer students, dual enrollment students, and non-transfer students with transfer credit. Services are provided to undergraduate students from pre-admission through graduation in coordination with other advising units to facilitate their matriculation and persistence at VCU.

Evaluate and post transfer credits (30%):

• Evaluate and articulate incoming transfer credits in accordance with university transfer policies and guidelines.
• Enter approved transfer credits to students’ records in accordance with University policies and guidelines and practice routine data accuracy verification.

Advise prospective and current transfer students (30%):

• Provide advising support in person, by phone, by virtual meeting, and via email to prospective and current transfer students on degree requirements, course recommendations, and other questions.
• Evaluate prospective student transcripts and determine how prior coursework applies to degree requirements.
• Effectively communicate transfer credit evaluation and course recommendations to prospective students.
• Maintain communication with academic departments in order to understand degree requirements and provide accurate degree program information to prospective students and transition support to admitted transfer students.
• Provide transition assistance through advising and programming services to incoming transfer students.
• Understand university resources to accurately refer students to appropriate departmental offices, faculty, and support services for help with academic and personal needs.

Coordinate VCU dual enrollment program (30%)

• Coordinate Dual Enrollment Applications, registrations, and onboarding processes with Admissions and the Registrar
• Serve as primary contact for school divisions, university operational offices, and community partners involved in dual enrollment
• Monitor enrollment, student outcomes, and program impact
• Provide advising and enrollment assistance for dual enrollment students, parents, and school partners
• Assist with professional development/orientation sessions for high school students at partnering schools
• Meet with parents, students and school counselors at the high school or on campus to assist with program placing students and monitoring program progress.

Other duties (10%):

• Assist with other Transfer Center initiatives as needed.
• Assist with division initiatives as needed.

• This is a restricted position currently funded for one year. Continued employment is dependent upon continued funding availability.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule and has occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with college students in a college or university setting, including admissions, advising, and/or programming experience.
• Experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders and working with people at all levels within an organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others throughout VCU and among transfer partner institutions. Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with evidence of managing multiple projects simultaneously, implementing effective tracking methods, and providing leadership for new initiatives.
• Excellent organizational and…