Transfer Student Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Transfer Student Success Center invites applications for a 12-month Transfer Student Coordinator position.

The Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC), an office under the College of Honors and Excellence (CHE), supports students transferring with 30 or more credit hours by providing onboarding, advising, registration assistance, and academic support to ensure a smooth transition to Southeastern. The TSSC offers in-person and virtual services, including major exploration, transfer-specific orientation programs, connections to campus resources, and networking events. We work to eliminate "transfer shock" by guiding students through Southeastern’s policies, academic expectations, and engagement opportunities.

The Transfer Student Coordinator works under the direction of the Director of the Transfer Student Success Center to provide comprehensive support services, including advising and mentoring, for incoming and current transfer students with 30 or more credit hours who the TSSC serves.

The Coordinator assists in developing transfer-specific programming, a proactive advising plan for transfer students, an in-person and virtual transfer orientation, and a comprehensive communication plan. Additionally, the Coordinator assists in implementing programs, services, and resources that facilitate a smooth transition, promote student success, and help achieve the Center’s strategic objectives.

This position collaborates closely with the Director to enhance the transfer student experience, streamline processes, and develop a transfer-friendly campus culture aligned with the university’s mission and priorities.

Provides service in-person, by phone and via email to incoming and current students who have questions/concerns with transfer credits.

Works closely with admissions and academics to develop printed and electronic resources for current and potential transfers.

Provides appropriate referrals to ACE coaches when students need academic coaching or career/major exploration.

Assists in other areas of the Center for Student Excellence as needed.
Contribute to and participate in orientation and recruiting programs. Provide outreach to prospective undergraduate students and their parents during orientation, recruiting events, campus visits, and on an individual basis.

Working with a team of other CSE professionals in continued pursuit of improved and effective CSE services, focusing on student success and retention.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree conferred by hire date from an accredited university and experience in one or more of the following areas: Admissions, Advising, Working with college students in a professional role, Teaching, Counseling/Case Management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree preferred.
Two or more years of work in admissions, advising, teaching, counseling and/or experience working with college students.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Moodle, Google Suite, Peoplesoft, Workday, LeoNet, Transfer Evaluation System (TES), Calendly, and Zoom.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

October 13, 2025

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.