Position Title

Assistant Director o of Transfer Relations, Enrollment Management (Part-Time Position)

The Opportunity

The Assistant Director o of Transfer Relations will provide leadership for projects and initiatives that support and improve transfer student success. The Assistant Director o will work collaboratively with leadership across the university, such as Enrollment Management, Marketing, Undergraduate Admissions, Global Studies, Academic Advising, and colleges and departments, to establish strategic institutional priorities related to transfer students. The Assistant Director o will develop and implement strategic, data-informed transfer student success initiatives; review and revise transfer-related policies, develop new transfer pathways as well as clarify and support existing ones; and work with internal and external partners to facilitate transfer student transition and engagement. The Manager will work to create and coordinate the Transfer Task Force and the Transfer Advisory Board to ensure increased engagement among internal and external constituents to increase enrollment.

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership: 20%

• Collaborate with the leadership of Enrollment Management to articulate and implement a department vision for a new Transfer Relations Department
• Collaborate with Office of Institutional Research to develop data-tracking mechanisms to monitor and evaluate transfer student outcomes
• Collect, analyze and report data to improve transfer practices, procedures and policies impact student success
• Assist with Transfer student grant opportunities when they arise and also seek out opportunities
• Assist the Mines Foundation on opportunities for transfer funding when/where possible
• Support the development of reverse transfer policy and practice to support program completion
• Collaborate to develop and define specific transfer programs through the creation of MOUs and other such inter-institutional and partnership agreements
• Represent Mines interests with the Colorado State Department of Higher Ed and with other public universities/colleges in all matters of transfer and credit articulation
• Articulate and apply fluency in CO Dept. of Higher Ed policies and goals surrounding transfer of credit and articulation

Partnership development: 40%

• Maintain professional working relationships with designated liaisons at Colorado Community College System institutions and other select partner institutions (i.e., Metropolitan University of Denver) to maintain or finalize transfer-related initiatives, programs and/or policies, including the Mines Academy at Red Rocks Community College
• Support Admissions outreach efforts by attending/hosting events at/for community college partners:
  • Mines Academy activities at/for RRCC
  • Outreach and recruitment activities at/for other CCCS institutions
  • External to Colorado partners as funding and/or time permits
• Facilitate curriculum development workshops to co-develop courses in the CCCS curriculum for transferability to Mines, such as
  • EDNS101
  • HASS100
  • CSCI101/102

Student Success: 40%

• Collaborate with campus partners, including but not limited to faculty, CASA, MEP, Student Life, Registrar’s Office, Career Services and Veterans to determine unique needs of transfer students to help them successfully integrate into the campus community
• Oversee the development, implementation and logistics of experiences for transfer students that promote community and academic engagement, and foster a strong connection to the institution

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• 10+ years of professional experience with college students in an advising, mentoring, or leadership role.
• Prior experience working with high level administrators in education or policy experts or experience in state-wide policy work.
• Prior experience working with faculty on curriculum development.
• Prior experience in developing transfer pathways, managing transfer programs and transfer student supports in a college or university setting.
• Demonstrated experience in program or project development, implementation and assessment.
• Professional oral and writing communication skills, strong organizational and project management skills, strong public speaking skills and proficiency with computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

• A masters’ degree in a relevant field such as higher education administration, educational leadership, educational psychology, curriculum and development, etc.
• 5+ years of prior experience in developing and managing transfer programs and transfer student supports in a college or university setting.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity of perspective.

Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.

Pay Range

$40,000 (.5 FTE)

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards

Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. For more information, visit Mines benefits.

Contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources. at kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin on November 23rd and continue until filled. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Background Investigation Required

Yes