Associate Director – Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network, Columbus, OH

Job Summary / Basic Function :

This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network (OATN) is a consortium of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The employee in this position will be a Wright State University (WSU) employee as WSU serves as the fiscal agent for the OATN consortium but the position is hybrid and based in Columbus, Ohio, and reports to the Senior Director of Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways.

Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways (OGTP) are statewide pathways that provide a clear path to associate degree completion and then to bachelor’s degree completion in a related major.

Additionally, OGTP are designed to show how students’ diverse learning experiences, such as military service or industry recognized credentials, can all build toward the completion of associate and / or bachelor’s degrees.

The Associate Director, OGTP, assists with the development and implementation process for new and existing statewide guaranteed degree pathways.

This position provides direct support to the Senior Director of Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways.

Minimum Qualifications This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or Higher Education or related field.
• A minimum of two years experience in some combination with the following areas : articulation and transfer, academic administration, academic program development, accreditation process, credit for prior learning, career advising / placement, academic advising, student recruitment, curriculum development or career-technical education.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet this qualification in their cover letter or resume.

• Some managerial experience (people, programs, or projects).
• An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify as demonstration of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong reasoning, analytical thinking skills.
• Prior work experience collaborating with faculty and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative.
• Technical / computer skills (Preferred familiarity with InDesign, webpage editing, data management, ability to integrate technology into current work processes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in some combination with the following areas : articulation and transfer, academic administration, academic program development, accreditation process, credit for prior learning, career advising / placement, academic advising, student recruitment, curriculum development or career-technical education.
• Experience working at or in partnership with a community college.
• Experience using a data tracking system.
• Strong understanding of community college degree programs.
• Experience in coordinating meetings and both small and large group discussions.
• Experience working with student interns or student employees.

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