Assistant Director of Transfer Partnerships -MSUAASF Range C

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Working Title:

Assistant Director of Transfer Partnerships -MSUAASF Range C

Institution:

St. Cloud State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Cloud

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$47,845.00 - $93,809.00

Job Description

Position Overview 

The Assistant Director of Transfer Partnerships is responsible for developing and maintaining transfer pathways and articulation agreements between St. Cloud State University and two-year partner institutions to support enrollment growth and student success. This position ensures the accuracy, alignment and ongoing maintenance of transfer agreements by monitoring curriculum changes and coordinating updates across academic departments and partner colleges. This role improves the transfer student experience by identifying and removing barriers, supporting advising and outreach efforts, and using data to inform partnership effectiveness and process improvements. This position serves as an operational leader supporting and advancing the strategic partnership initiatives led by the Director of Transfer Partnerships and Collaboration. 

 

1. Transfer Partnership Development and Management (25%) 

The position serves as SCSU's primary operational lead for building and maintaining relationships with community and technical colleges. This includes identifying institutions with strong enrollment potential, developing new transfer agreements, maintaining existing partnerships, and facilitating collaboration between partner colleges and SCSU academic units. The role works closely with deans, faculty, advisors, and enrollment staff to establish course equivalencies, degree-completion pathways, and partnership initiatives that increase transfer student enrollment and success. The position also acts as a central contact for partner institutions and helps resolve issues affecting transfer students or partnership effectiveness.  

2. Curriculum Alignment and Transfer Barrier Reduction (20%) 

A major responsibility is ensuring that academic programs remain transfer-friendly and aligned with Minnesota State transfer initiatives. The position collaborates with faculty and academic departments to review curriculum, identify transfer obstacles, establish or revise course equivalencies, and develop stackable credentials or certificate pathways. It also advances Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities, including military credit initiatives, to improve access for adult learners and underrepresented populations. The role stays informed about statewide transfer policy changes and helps prepare the institution to respond effectively.  

3. Data Analysis, Assessment, and Partnership Evaluation (20%) 

The Assistant Director uses enrollment and student success data to evaluate the effectiveness of transfer pathways and partnerships. Responsibilities include collaborating with Institutional Research and Enrollment Management units to analyze trends in transfer enrollment, retention, graduation rates, time-to-degree, and pathway utilization. The position identifies strengths and weaknesses in existing agreements, recommends improvements, manages transfer agreement documentation, and ensures agreements remain current. The role also leads assessment and research efforts to better understand transfer student needs and inform strategic enrollment decisions.  

4. Transfer Advising and Student Support (20%) 

The position provides pre-program advising to prospective and admitted transfer students, helping them understand admissions requirements, degree options, transfer credits, and career pathways. The role works collaboratively with advisors at community colleges and SCSU to ensure students receive accurate guidance throughout the transfer process. Responsibilities include participating in advising and registration events, responding to transfer inquiries through CRM systems, facilitating on-site advising opportunities, and supporting a seamless transition from partner institutions to SCSU.  

5. Transfer Recruitment, Outreach, and Marketing (15%) 

The Assistant Director develops and implements outreach strategies designed to increase awareness of SCSU transfer opportunities. This includes creating transfer guides, promoting articulation agreements and transfer pathways, coordinating recruitment and advising events, collaborating with Admissions and Marketing staff, and engaging directly with students, faculty, and advisors at partner colleges. The position supports integrated marketing efforts that communicate clear transfer routes to a bachelor's degree and helps strengthen SCSU's presence throughout the Minnesota State system and other partner institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 3-5 years of professional experience in transfer enrollment, academic advising, curriculum development or a related higher education field 

• Requires specialized knowledge of transfer enrollment practices, articulation agreements, and curriculum alignement 

• Requires working knowledge of student information systems and the ability to apply data to inform decision-making 

• Strong organization, multi-tasking and communication skills 

• Demonstrated ability to handle and process sensitive and confidential information 

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and and external parties and commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment 

Preferred Qualification 

• Masters Degree 

• Knowledge of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and Minnesota State Transfer Pathways 

Other Requirements

Valid US drivers license is required 

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment. 

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcript(s)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30 with some evenings and weekends possible. Weekly travel within Minnesota and occasional out-of-state/overnight travel is required.

About

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. 

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Susan Woolf. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121 

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-02-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-24-2026

Close Date:

08-24-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Courtney Marie Graber

Posting Contact Email:

courtney.graber@stcloudstate.edu