Koret Transfer Pathways Program Manager

Position Title: Koret Transfer Pathways Program Manager

Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range: $41.06 - $49.27 / hour;
Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity.

Pay Frequency: Hourly

Santa Clara University’s Division of Enrollment Management seeks an experienced professional to serve as the Transfer Pathways Program Manager. This part‑time, fixed‑term position is responsible for the overall oversight, implementation, and successful execution of programs and initiatives supported by a major grant from the Koret Foundation focused on enhancing and expanding transfer student pathways. The Manager will organize and implement strategic planning, program development, partnership cultivation, and fiscal management to achieve the grant’s objectives and significantly improve the transfer experience ponsibilities include developing long‑term, multi‑year plans to improve the institution’s overall transfer policy, building partnerships with external, transfer‑sending institutions, and analyzing longitudinal data.

Reporting: VP for Enrollment Management with a dotted line to the Director of EM Marketing & Strategy. Key collaborators include the Dean of Undergraduate Admission, the Executive Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Admissions, and the Director of Transfer Admission.

Schedule:

approximately 20 hours a week for a fixed term of roughly 6 months. This is a benefits‑eligible role.

• Program Development and Implementation (45%)
  • Lead the development, execution, and scaling of grant‑supported transfer initiatives, ensuring alignment with SCU’s mission, Jesuit values, and commitment to access and student success.
  • Develop and manage dual enrollment programming with partner community colleges and community‑based organizations to create a high‑impact and seamless pre‑transfer experience.
  • Establish and refine direct admissions and accelerated transfer pathways models, working closely with the Transfer Director of Undergraduate Admissions and the Registrar’s Office.
  • Build upon and collaborate with existing successful university program models, such as the LEAD Scholars Program and the Student Educational Support (SES) program, to integrate transfer‑specific components that address the unique needs of transfer students, especially those from underserved backgrounds.
  • Design and implement holistic programming that supports the academic, social, and professional integration of transfer students into the SCU community.
  • Develop robust tracking and assessment processes to measure program effectiveness, manage budgets efficiently, and evaluate student success.
• Partnership Management and Outreach (30%)
  • Serve as a liaison for grant‑related activities between SCU and external partners, particularly community colleges and community‑based organizations in the region and state.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with community college administrators, counselors, and faculty to ensure smooth transfer pipelines.
  • Coordinate with internal partners, including the Provost’s Office, Enrollment Management, Academic Advising, and various academic departments, to secure buy‑in and resource commitment for transfer initiatives.
  • Represent SCU at relevant external meetings, conferences, and community college events to promote transfer opportunities.
• Fiscal Management and Reporting (20%)
  • Manage the grant‑funded budget, overseeing expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and university financial policies, and providing accurate financial projections.
  • Prepare comprehensive programmatic and fiscal reports required by the funding foundation on a scheduled basis (e.g., quarterly, annually).
  • Monitor grant performance metrics, collect and analyze data, and provide evidence‑based recommendations for continuous program improvement.
• Other (5%)
  • Interpret for prospective students and enforce University and departmental policies.
  • Confer with, counsel, and advise students, faculty, staff, and parents regarding programs, services, and opportunities offered by Enrollment Management.
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