"Transfer Coordinator - Academic Advising"

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a Transfer Coordinator.

The Transfer Coordinator serves as a dedicated resource for students navigating the transfer process, from initial interest through successful transition to a four-year institution. This position provides academic advising with a transfer focus, coordinates institutional transfer initiatives, and acts as the primary advising liaison for external transfer partners. The Transfer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and promoting transfer opportunities, guiding students through transfer planning, and contributing to a culture of collaboration and student success in alignment with HFC's Strategic Plan.The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies and qualifications. However, education, experience, and training that demonstrate proficiency and the ability to perform the essential duties will be evaluated for equivalence to the qualifications listed below.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of professional level experience with student advising, academic counseling, or other student support services in a secondary, post-secondary, or adult education setting.

Education

• Master's degree required from a regionally accredited institution in higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, social work, or other related fields.

Advising & Problem Solving

Identifies student challenges and develops innovative solutions to address them. Applies institutional knowledge and best practices to create and refine transfer advising strategies.

Student-Centered Support & Program Development

Engages in proactive student outreach, implements specialized transfer advising programs, and integrates student development theories into practice. Uses data to drive student success initiatives.

Institutional & External Awareness

Serves as an institutional resource on transfer-related advising policies and processes. Analyzes institutional and external trends to inform advising strategies and contribute to policy discussions.

Planning, Implementation & Assessment

Designs, implements, and evaluates advising initiatives. Uses assessment tools and data analytics to improve advising effectiveness and student outcomes.

Leadership & Professional Development

Leads initiatives to improve advising practices and transfer programs. Mentors advisors, collaborates across departments, and contributes to the professional growth of the advising team.

Communication & Public Engagement

Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. Effectively presents information in workshops, events, and meetings. Facilitates student understanding of complex transfer processes through clear and engaging delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of transfer processes and articulation agreements.
• Experience coordinating transfer initiatives or managing partnerships.
• Familiarity with Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and MiTransfer Pathways.
• In-depth knowledge of academic advising procedures and policies, advising information resources, and college's instructional programs.
• Experience collaborating with faculty in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with an integrated administrative computer software system and social media platforms.
• Awareness, empathy, and understanding of the various cultures and communities the College serves.
• Conversational ability with non-native English speakers. Applicants fluent in Arabic and/or Spanish are highly encouraged to apply.

Transfer Advising & Student Support

• Provide transfer-focused advising to prospective, incoming, and current students.
• Assist students in developing academic plans aligned with transfer and career goals.
• Monitor academic progress and offer proactive outreach.
• Support and communicate options to students through Learn4ward, TB2H, MTA pathways, and similar programs.
• Document student interactions in accordance with department and institution policies to support accountability and program assessment.
• Actively listen to the goals and needs of students. Meet them "where they are" and engage HFC's community of resources to support student goals despite any barriers to success.
• Align student degree plans with transfer goals in collaboration with advisors.

Partnerships & External Relations

• Act as liaison to four-year college and university partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on student-facing transfer related information.
• Represent HFC in regional/statewide transfer planning discussions.
• Represent the Academic Advising department on college committees and task forces as assigned.

Event Coordination & Initiative Leadership

• Plan and evaluate on-campus and virtual transfer events.
• Coordinate student participation in partnership programs.
• Lead student outreach campaigns tied to transfer awareness and deadlines.
• Collaborate with departments to create and promote transfer materials.
• Facilitate large and small workshops and orientations on transfer-related advisement topics.

Internal Communication & Collaboration

• Share transfer updates with Advising staff and stakeholders.
• Offer transfer advising training to new advisors and provide training to entry-level Academic Advisors, where applicable.
• Participate in team meetings and committees.
• Advocate and champion progressive, positive change through high-level and effective collaboration with departments and student services offices.
• Make appropriate referrals to other college student services areas in support of students' academic and personal needs.

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Track national, regional, and benchmark institution transfer trends and event participation.
• Provide assessment and analysis of HFC transfer initiatives in relation to student success.
• Contribute to planning and assessment of HFC's transfer efforts.
• Assist with identifying campus-wide and department policies and processes that create barriers and impede students' timely degree/program completion.

General

• Maintain focus on students' best interests, educating and empowering them to be successful college students.
• Maintain a growth mindset and be adaptable as the College evolves.
• Support the Academic Advising office, Advising colleagues, and Director of Academic Advising in meeting HFC's student success goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of personal and institutional information in accordance with College policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of qualifications and/or training.