Undergraduate Advising Support Transfer & Degree Completion Senior Specialist
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LocationPhiladelphia - Hawk Hill
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
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Manage all aspects of academic onboarding and first-semester registration for transfer students
Collaborate with academic departments, Admissions, Registrar, and other campus partners
Advise students on evaluation of transfer credit and degree applicability
Ensure 100% of all incoming transfer students have an optimized degree audit after their initial transfer evaluation is completed
Collaborate with the Athletic Center for Enrichment Director on managing incoming transfer students who are NCAA athletes
Collaborate with the Advising Team to plan and facilitate the academic component of Transfer Student orientation
Identify at-risk transfer students during the onboarding process and connect the student with appropriate resources for support
Assist with developing and implementing a plan for assessing the onboarding process, resources, and advising tools
Work collaboratively with the Director of Online Degree Programs to support online degree completion students from matriculation through graduation
Serve as a primary academic advisor for online degree completion students
Connect students with appropriate university resources and services to support academic achievement and persistence
Submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional references
About the role
Position Title:
Undergraduate Advising Support Transfer & Degree Completion Senior Specialist
Time Type:
Full time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
The Undergraduate Advising Support Transfer & Degree Completion Senior Specialist serves as the onboarding specialist for incoming transfer students and also serves as a primary advisor for online degree completion students. With oversight from Undergraduate Advising Support leadership, the Senior Specialist works in close collaboration with academic departments, Admissions, Registrar, and other campus partners to facilitate the transfer student’s successful transition to SJU. This position manages all aspects of academic onboarding and first-semester registration for transfer students, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and clarity regarding curriculum degree requirements, transfer credit applicability, and degree progression timeline. This position works collaboratively to plan and facilitate the academic components of orientation for traditional transfers and students enrolled in the degree completion program.
As an advisor for online degree completion students, the Senior Specialist works collaboratively with the Online Program Director to support student success from matriculation through graduation. In partnership with the Advising Team, the position develops advising resources, implements student communication strategies, and supports online orientation programming to ensure a consistent and engaging student experience.
Note to applicants: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for three professional references. All attachments should be uploaded into the “Resume/CV and Support Materials” field. Do not submit your application without all three documents attached.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Transfer Student Onboarding
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Communicate with academic departments and Registrar to confirm transfer credit applicability toward SJU degree requirements.
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Advise students on evaluation of transfer credit and degree applicability. Review transfer evaluations with the student to confirm degree applicability and equivalency to the Cornerstone Core Curriculum and major program requirements.
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Collaborate with Admissions and other campus partners to facilitate the transfer student’s successful transition to SJU.
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Develop personalized degree plans, and advice on course selection for the first semester to ensure efficient progress towards graduation.
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Ensure 100% of all incoming transfer students have an optimized degree audit after their initial transfer evaluation is completed. Follow up with department chairs if exceptions are needed.
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Collaborate with the Athletic Center for Enrichment Director on managing incoming transfer students who are NCAA athletes.
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Collaborate with the Advising Team to plan and facilitate the academic component of Transfer Student orientation.
•
Identify at-risk transfer students during the onboarding process and connect the student with appropriate resources for support.
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Assist with developing and implementing a plan for assessing the onboarding process, resources, and advising tools for traditional transfer and online degree completion students.
Online Degree Completion Advising and Student Support
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Work collaboratively with the Director of Online Degree Programs to support online degree completion students from matriculation through graduation.
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Serve as a primary academic advisor. Work with students to develop a plan for degree completion, assist with registration, and provide guidance on university policies, curriculum requirements, and institutional resources to promote student success, persistence, and timely degree completion.
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Connect students with appropriate university resources and services to support academic achievement and persistence.