This position is primarily responsible for the delivery of transfer advising to students. This position also supports the Coordinator of Transfer Services in the planning, coordination and execution of transfer programming. This position supports the daily operations of the Advising and Transfer Services Office.

1. Delivers transfer advising to students, including assisting students seeking the benefits afforded to them under the NJ State-wide Transfer Agreement. Provides students assistance with transfer planning, course selection, utilization of NJ Transfer, and college applications. Advises and assists students in the selection of a degree program, course selection and registration, and successful completion of degree/program requirements with very limited supervision.

2. Develops knowledge of and adheres to College policies and procedures that relate to degree requirements, courses, course selection, scheduling, pre-registration and registration, and college admission.

3. Assists the Transfer Coordinator with the planning, coordination and execution of transfer events and programming, including Transfer Fairs, Instant Decision Days and college visits.

4. Provides training for transfer advising to all campus advisors and stakeholders.

5. Delivers transfer information sessions to students, including transfer of credits, completion of college applications and major-specific transfer planning.

6. Stays up to date on statewide and national transfer issues. Provides campus stakeholders, including students, administrators and faculty with up-to-date transfer information.

7. Maintains working knowledge of services offered by College personnel and departments, and assists students in fully utilizing all the resources available to them at the College.

8. Assists with the planning and execution of special events, such as Open Houses, Express Enrollment Days and other programming.

9. Participates in NACADA events and other professional development opportunities which encourage continuous professional growth and development as an Advisor

10. Performs other duties as assigned

1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Two years of directly related experience in a student services, teaching or counseling area of an educational environment that required excellent interpersonal and student service skills

3. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and a database platform; ability to create standard documents and reports

4. Ability to meet flexible work schedule requirements that include evening and weekend hours in accordance with departmental needs

1. Master’s Degree

2. Two or more years of experience advising students at the college level

3. Experience in transfer specific advising, including proficiency with NJ Transfer

4. Three years of recent Microsoft Office Suite and student database experience and the ability to prepare detailed reports and documents and deliver basic training on required systems

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time Non-Affiliated Administrators:

Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.

Vacation: Twenty-five (25) Days
Sick: Twelve (12) Days
Holidays: Fourteen (14) College Recognized Holidays

Pension Benefits:
Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. Depending on the position and NJ State review, the participating pension will be the Alternate Benefit Program (ABP), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), or the Defined Contribution Plan (DCRP).

Benefits:
Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information hb-active-sehbp.shtml

Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.

Employee Assistance Program:
OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.