Academic Transfer Specialist

Requisition Details

Position Information

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Job Title Academic Transfer Specialist Campus Columbus Other Full-time or Part-time? Full Time Department Student Success Classification Hourly Exempt / Non Exempt Status Non-Exempt Grant Funded No Degree Required Bachelor Degree Preferred Masters Experience Required 2+ Years Estimated Hours per Week 40 Salary Posting Number P01736

Position Summary Information

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's Degree

General Summary

Provide comprehensive academic advising services to prospective, new, and current students who are planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university.Initiate contact with colleges and universities in regard to articulation agreements. Will provide input and feedback to the VP of Innovation and Instruction and the relevant instructional deans regarding transfer agreements, 2+2 Plans, and educational degree plans. The position will serve as a transfer specialist in advising faculty advisors on proper transferable course plans. The academic transfer specialistwill evaluate programs and identify new programs with potential transferability and work with receiving institutions on maintaining and originating new agreements. Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with college policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

Serves as the academic advisor for Academic Transfer students assisting with course selection, scheduling and transferability to other college and universities. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates students' academic records, transcripts, course equivalencies, etc., to determine graduation eligibility or successful transfer of credits to another institution. Collaborate with the designated faculty advisors to smoothly transition students into the PASS Program.

Essential Functions

Assist students with inquiries regarding transfer. Assist Early College staff by offering transfer resources specifically tailored for Early College students. Advise and guide dual enrollment students as well as course only students in selecting appropriate courses that align with their transfer goals.

Essential Functions

Enhance academic support by utilizing student planning and registration software to develop comprehensive academic plans for individual advisees. Academic plans are tailored to each student, considering the transferring institution, educational program requirements, and personal academic needs. Guide students in assessing their academic level, particularly when foundation courses are necessary.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with a variety of Student Success and Enrollment Management offices. Understand financial aid and student account information to help advisees understand their academic decisions can impact financial aid and student account status. Coordinate or assist with campus events, including new student registration and orientation days, individual and group tours, campus visit days, etc., Serves as an advisor for student clubs and organizations as needed.

Essential Functions

Works in cooperation with the VP of Innovation and Instruction, the relevant instructional deans, and peer Transfer Specialists from other Central Community College to evaluate CCC programs and identify potential transfer opportunities and improvements. Coordinate with partners in receiving institutions on the operation of transfer student degree plans for specific students.

Essential Functions

Researches, develops and contributes to the retention plan through student centered activities, monitoring academic progress, early alert status, and academic recovery process. refer students to College resources/programs to help students make a successful transition into college life, ensure students are fully aware of all opportunities to engage in their college experience.

Essential Functions

Maintain and update resource materials to include such items as transfer viewbooks and admissions contact information. Provides current transfer information, agreements, and initiatives with other colleges to faculty and staff, high school students and counselors, and prospective students. Assist with the maintenance and updating of the Central Community College website on transfer articulation programs, transfer policies and procedures, and general advising information for other colleges and universities.

Essential Functions

Advise a diverse student population, including student athletes and international students, by providing guidance that supports their unique academic and eligibility needs.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/12/2026 Close Date 10/26/2026 Approximate starting date of employment 12/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your experience in working with a diverse student population.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Resume
• Highest Degree Obtained Transcript

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1