St. Petersburg College

Student Transfer Specialist [ID: 948]

Position Summary:

This position guides students by providing information to students, faculty, staff and the public on procedures relating to the transfer process. They will serve as liaison between SPC and other institutions, developing and maintaining a network of contacts for transfer information. This position stays up to date with changes in state, federal, and college policies and procedures regarding student transfer. They will also review and/or collaborate with university and SPC representatives on articulation agreements.

This position focuses on providing professional-level career counseling and/or academic advisement and providing direct student assistance in career development activities, incumbents are responsible for coordinating internal and external partnerships to enhance services; making referrals for resources to assist in the students' career and educational success; and serving as a liaison between high schools, students, employers, and the college. This position will coordinate initiatives that assist students in their transitions from high school to SPC and from SPC to bachelor-granting institutions.

This is the first of six levels in the Student Support Professional series. The classification is responsible for providing complete organizational information and services to students and prospective students in single areas or across a number of disciplines that may include admissions, financial aid, academic advising, career services, international students, and disability services. This level is differentiated from the previous level by the focus on providing professional-level career counseling and/or academic advisement and providing direct student assistance in career development activities; incumbents are responsible for coordinating internal and external partnerships to enhance services; making referrals for resources to assist in the students' career and educational success; and serving as a liaison between high schools, students, employers, and departments within the college.

Compensation: $44,319.64 - $55,399.55

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field to assigned area.

Experience:

Three (3) years related experience.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Project Management;
Marketing and outreach;

Applicable student support programs, academic advising, and/or related programs;
Program development and program management principles and practices;
Customer service principles;
Career planning principles and practices;
Community networking principles and practices;
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Diverse populations and cultures;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Organization;
Reporting;
Presentation skills;
Interpreting academic program requirements;

Coordinating student support programs or services;
Planning and developing programs;
Advising students on academic, finance or career issues;
Providing customer service;
Promoting services;
Researching service delivery methods;
Creating resumes and cover letters;
Maintaining records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

None.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Provides professional-level counseling and advice for incoming and returning students on academic programs and progress, financial aid, internships, careers, study abroad programs, and/or other related programs.	Daily 20%
2.	Advises students, faculty, and staff on a variety of issues related to assigned academic programmatic area; evaluates students and/or applicants to determine program progress, program adherence, and/or other related issues; and maintains related student files.	Daily 30%
3.	Develops, manages, and communicates resources through program promotions, class presentations, training sessions, and faculty and community partnerships.	Daily 10%
4.	Develops new student support services and programs, including on and off-site course offerings, new delivery formats, and partnerships with community agencies.	Daily 10%
5.	Tracks, compiles, and collects information and prepares related reports in assigned program area; maintains related databases.	Daily 30%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.