Director, Transfer Center

Director, Transfer Center

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number : 2015242P

Location : Cypress College

Department : CC Counseling & Student Development

Percentage of Employment : 100%

Months of Employment : 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm (However, some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)

Job Description :

Performs varied and responsible duties in the development, organization and administration of activities designed to assist students in planning and preparing for transfer to four-year institutions, with special emphasis on increasing the transfer rate of students from traditionally underrepresented populations; works with faculty, staff and students to create campus events which provide student development opportunities related to cultural diversity and awareness.

Works directly with counselors, faculty and students to provide information with respect to general education requirements and other academic planning materials needed for transfer to CSU, UC and private college and universities; provides information regarding the processing of college and university transfer agreements.

Works with matriculation personnel to identify potential transfer students, with special emphasis on identifying students from traditionally underrepresented populations; establishes and maintains procedures for tracking students in order to provide appropriate transfer-related services and referrals to campus support services as needed.

Develops and maintains procedures to monitor student use of campus transfer services; collects and reports data reflecting use of campus transfer services, transfer readiness, and college transfer rates, with special emphasis on monitoring students from traditionally underrepresented populations.

Develops and maintains transfer agreements with four-year institutions; maintains a resource library of transfer-related materials, including college catalogs, transfer guides, articulation information, transfer agreements, four-year college and university applications and other transfer-related materials; facilitates student use of transfer-related electronic database information, such as ASSIST.

Conducts transfer-related and cultural-related workshops on campus; arranges publicity with respect to transfer and cultural activities; coordinates scheduling of events to encourage student and faculty use of the Transfer Center services; encourages the participation of instructional faculty in the development, implementation and evaluation of transfer and student development efforts.

Serves as a liaison between the college and four-year institutions to maintain transfer agreements; schedules campus events and individual Transfer Center appointments with representatives from four-year institutions.

Attends regional meetings, transfer activity workshops, and local and state conferences to acquire transfer information and maintain current knowledge of critical transfer initiatives and policy changes; distributes transfer information to faculty senate, counselors, faculty and students; develops and maintains community partnerships to enrich the cultural connections between the college and surrounding communities.

Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitors and controls budget expenditures; directs the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding programs, operations, and activities.

Determines appropriate equipment and supplies for programs and services in accordance with established policies.

Trains, supervises, evaluates and directs the work of personnel as assigned; participates in selection and hiring processes.

Plans, organizes and arranges appropriate staff development programs and activities for assigned staff; provides orientation for new employees.

Organizes, attends or chairs a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serves on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinates programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel.

Maintains current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of students.

Provide leadership in District / College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff, to address student achievement gaps, and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Coordinates a variety of activities and events to promote campus diversity.

Primary Purpose :

Under the direction of a college Vice President or designee, this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and supervisory duties related to the functions and activities of a college Transfer Center, including monitoring student progress toward transfer, providing outreach to target populations, providing transfer information, collaborating with four-year institutions, and coordinating related activities to promote student development opportunities related to cultural diversity and awareness.

Working Relationships :

The Transfer Center Director maintains frequent contact with college administrators, faculty, staff and students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of state education codes and requirements including Title 5

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements :

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be from accredited post-secondary institutions. If selected as a finalist and / or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications :

Possession of a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the position.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications :

At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a college or university student services environment.

Principles of functional leadership, training and performance evaluation.

Knowledge of interpreting and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, Title 5, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.

Ability to interpret data from the CCCCO and university partners.

At least 2 years budget management – Development, maintenance and administration of budget to maximize financial resources.

Grant writing experience.

Experience with the planning, development and scheduling of Transfer Center events, activities, and workshops targeting student success and cultural diversity and awareness.

Ability to organize, plan, develop, and write new program goals, develop new concepts, analyze outcomes, and prepare clear and concise reports.

Experience working cooperatively with staff and faculty.

Ability to advocate for shared governance, collegiality, staff cohesiveness and for the core values of the institution.

Ability to direct and facilitate development of personal and team perspectives and develop and deliver training programs.

Demonstrated leadership in meeting the needs of a diverse student population in any of the following areas : (1) curricula; (2) learning activities; (3) teaching / counseling practices; (4) library reference services or collection development; (5) literary efforts (e.g., original scholarly works); or (6) budgetary or planning processes.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and / or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work / educational environment.

Working Conditions :

Office environment subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long period at a time (up to 2-3 hours); may require off-site duties and activities.

Salary Range : $120,703 - $152,142 Annually

Open Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Close Date : 03 / 21 / 2025

Special Instructions Summary : Work Schedule : District employees can apply for the Flexible / Hybrid Work Program, working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week. Approval and number of in-person days may vary by position / department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.

This is a designated classified management position subject to a six month probationary period.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment may need to submit official transcripts, as applicable, prior to the first duty day, and will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N / A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and / or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and / or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience : One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (example : Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education : 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures – AP 7120-10.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and / or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

If you would like to add additional transcripts not required by the position, you may upload them to the “Additional Transcripts” link when completing your application.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination / interview date.

To apply, visit : https : / / nocccd.peopleadmin.com / postings / 7383

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