Transfer Center Assistant Director - University Advising

Transfer Center Assistant Director – University Advising

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Vice Provost for UA, the Transfer Center Assistant Director is directly responsible for overseeing the Transfer Center, including the creation of specific academic support resources and programs for transfer students. The Assistant Director identifies institutional barriers to transfer student academic success, utilizing high-level analytical and interpersonal skills to work across campus to propose, recommend, and implement solutions.

In collaboration with college advisors, department heads and chairs, and associate deans, as well as the Office of the Registrar and Admissions, the Assistant Director works to create a “transfer student lifecycle of support” from the onboarding process to graduation. The Assistant Director also serves as a resource for transfer initiatives on campus, reviews research on transfer inclusive practices, and provides transfer student inclusive training to faculty, staff, and students.

Department Summary

University Advising (UA), a division of Academic Affairs, is responsible for integrating, facilitating, coordinating, synthesizing, enabling, and fostering outcomes‑driven efforts that support student success (e.g., retention, persistence, and graduation). Through its unique range of campus‑wide programs and initiatives, UA provides leadership, services, and resources to support all Cal Poly students in reaching their academic goals. UA delivers time‑sensitive, inclusive academic advising and support;

advocates for the academic needs of marginalized students; ensures that academic success policies and procedures are consistent and equitable; and removes institutional barriers to increase student retention and graduation. UA partners with peer, faculty, and professional advisors and provides them with the training they need to empower every Cal Poly student with the confidence, and sense of belonging essential for academic success.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus upper‑division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience, including advising students individually and in groups, and analyzing and resolving complex student services problems.
• A Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance, or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

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Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement…