Transfer Champions Coordinator

Job Summary

The Transfer Champions Coordinator is essential in shaping the transfer student experience at the University of Utah by connecting with prospective and current transfer students, and engaging partners (staff, faculty, parents/support people, alumni) in championing transfer student success across campus. The primary objective of this role is to foster and leverage a network of partners to help transfer students reach their academic and career goals. Additionally, this role focuses on reaching current transfer students who historically have not engaged with our office through a variety of means beyond active programming & events. Together with the Transfer Student Success Team, we are on a mission to improve transfer student experiences and outcomes by providing leadership for and supporting coordination of transfer activities and functions across campuses.
This position reports directly to the Director of Transfer Student Success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a Transfer Champions Program to highlight faculty and staff who are committed to transfer student success.
• Expand outreach, engagement, and training with faculty, staff, alumni, and parents/support people to increase support for transfer student success, retention, and graduation.
• Support coordination of Transfer Student Success events and activities for prospective and current transfer students.
• Provide 1:1 appointments to pre- and post-transfer students.
• Foster transfer pride and a positive transfer culture across campus.
• Create, maintain, review, and support updates to websites, social media, and student communication, with particular focus on content for staff, faculty, alumni, & parents/support people.
• Develop and disseminate transitional support content to transfer students post-orientation; to increase engagement with transfer students who are otherwise not engaged in TSS programs (Transfer Scholars Program, Transfer Workshops, Crimson Transfer Honors Society).
• Support data collection, analysis, and assessments for Transfer Student Success.
• Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing) and walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Strong marketing & communication skills
• Experience using social media platforms, Adobe, Canva, Canvas, and/or MyEmma
• Experience supporting transfer students
• Skills in facilitating workshops and/or trainings

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44336B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, some nights or weekends.
Department: 00020 - Undergraduate Studies-Dean
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 31600 to 58400
Close Date: 5/27/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/198639