Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.
University Transfer Coach :
Responsible for academic and university transfer advising for Grayson College students who plan to transfer to a university. The University Transfer Coach will develop and deliver a highly supportive transfer program to guide students through the selection of and application to a range of universities. Activities include holding regular office hours to advise students on an individual basis, planning and holding transfer events, collecting data on transfer students, and communicating among internal and external stakeholders.
The salary range for this position is $49,281.02 to $73,921.54 per year.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
- Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
- Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
- Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
- Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
- Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- 25% Advises non-degree seeking students. Assist all students in developing transfer plans by holding individual advising sessions and general office hours to support students through the transfer process and help them succeed academically.
- 15% Promote and facilitate working relationships with transfer institutions and universities to maximize opportunities for student transfers. Assist with developing articulation agreements and organize/maintain current articulation agreements.
- 15% Develop a highly supportive transfer program to guide students through the selection of and application to a range of colleges and universities. Build resource materials with information that promotes effective and efficient transfer for students to other institutions. Maintain transfer website, bulletin boards, Transfer 101, and other information regarding transfer opportunities.
- 10% Organize, promote, and conduct transfer events, such as University Transfer Day, transfer workshops and seminars, and university partner visits. Market transfer opportunities for prospective and current students on campus and in the community.
- 10% Interact with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness on tracking and evaluating the successful transfer of Grayson College students after graduation. Evaluate reverse transfer transcripts to award GC degrees.
- 10% Stay current with transfer procedures and possibilities within the U.S. higher education system, including Texas core.
- 10% Support the Advising Office as necessary during peak times of advising and enrollment.
- 5%| Performs other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Performance Measurements:
- Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
- Creates and maintains effective relationship with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.
- Provides quality instruction to students in the college success course.
- Serves as a role model to students on the campus.
- Maintains current knowledge of Grayson College programs and pathways.
- Makes effective presentations.
- Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
- Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.
- Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current best practices.
- Complies with all laws and regulations related to higher education.
This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience: Minimum of two years to five years of similar or related experience. Four years of similar or related experience is preferred.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred..
- Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
- Other Skills: Ability to use a computer and learn new software or applications to complete daily work. Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships. Strong written and oral communication skills. Work involves making presentations to small and large groups.
Ability to work independently to complete projects and meet objectives.
- Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to do the work.
- Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.
**Application and transcripts are required to be considered for position.**
This position submission of three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or [email protected]. 