Assistant Director, Transfer Transition & Engagement - 3285

Master's Degree in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Development or related field from and accredited college or university with at least two years of experience working with programs designed to support the academic success of undergraduate students required. This position requires strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and the ability to collaborate and develop strong, positive working relationships with others. Demonstrated flexibility and proven interpersonal skills are essential. Applicant must be technologically sound and have supervisory experience.

To increase retention, progression, completion, and time-to-degree for UNCP transfer students. Transfer Transition & Engagement is a new unit under the University College that focuses on supporting the integration of transfer students into the UNCP community.

Reporting to the Director for Transfer Transition & Engagement, the Assistant Director for Transfer Transition & Engagement will provide leadership for the execution and coordination of initiatives to support the transition, engagement, persistence, and graduation of transfer students to successfully integrate them into the UNCP community.

Reporting to the Director for Transfer Transition & Engagement, the Assistant Director for Transfer Transition & Engagement will provide leadership for the execution and coordination of initiatives to support the transition, engagement, persistence, and graduation of transfer students to successfully integrate them into the UNCP community.

Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Experience in programs relating to student success, retention, academic advising, or admissions. Experience with or demonstrated understanding of the specific developmental needs of adult, first-generation, and transfer students.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.