Assistant Director, Transfer Center Operations

Manage the operations and advising services of the Transfer Center (40%)

• →Oversee the evaluation and processing of transfer credits for incoming and continuing undergraduate students.
• →Manage the process for advising prospective transfer students.
• →Collaborate with the Office of Admissions to support transfer recruitment activities.
• →Provide transfer advising services to prospective students.
• →Provide advising support to the Amazon Career Choice program and other corporate academic partnerships. 

 Supervise Transfer Center staff (25%)

• →Recruit and select new transfer advising staff members
• →Plan and implement training activities for new and continuing staff members.
• →Assign regular and special work responsibilities to each staff member.
• →Evaluate job performance.
• →Support staff career development.

Manage special projects related to transfer initiatives (25%)

• →Serve as VCU portal manager for Transfer Virginia.
• →Manage implementation of technological tools related to transfer credit processing and transfer advising services (Smart Panda, etc.).
• →Update Transfer Center website.
• →Collaborate with the Office of Academic Affairs to facilitate high school dual enrollment operations
• →Manage the process for VCU students taking courses at another institution.

Other duties (10%)

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience or training
• Two years of experience working with college students in a college or university setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time, provide clear direction, and establish efficient priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with others on projects.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Google applications, including presentations and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education or related field.
• Experience working with transfer students.
• Knowledge of VCU and VCU’s admission policies.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, Slate, and/or SmartPanda/Raptor.
• Familiarity with high school dual enrollment.
• Project management experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Other Position Details: This position allows for a hybrid work schedule and has occasional evening and weekend responsibilities. 

Salary Range:  $63,000 - $67,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 35321Y - Manager SS 1

Position Posted: 10/8/2026

Position Closes: 10/15/2026 at 11:55PM

Contact Information: 

Contact Name: Whitney Carswell
Contact Email: carswellwa@vcu.edu

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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