Job Details

Coordinator of Transfer and Veteran Programs

Position Number: 6912765
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Coordinator of Transfer and Veteran Programs

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $57,151.00 - $62,866.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500179
Division: Enrollment Management
Department: New Student & Transition Programs
Opening Date: 02/09/2026
Closing: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Coordinator of Transfer and Veteran Programs. Reporting to the Director of New Student and Transition Programs, this role implements and coordinates transfer and veteran student initiatives. The Coordinator will focus on designing and implanting programs focused on building community, academic support and student success for Transfer and Veteran or military affiliated students. Along with the coordination and support related programming and communications, the Coordinator will collaborate with representatives from Transfer Credit Services, Undergraduate Admissions, Academic Departments, and the ASC, and serve as a liaison among these offices.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Provides quality academic advisement and persistence strategies for students. (40%)
- Develops knowledge of academic advisement and registration related policies and procedures.
- Advises students in the Academic Recovery Program (ARP).
- Supports early warning initiatives.
- Coordinates Transfer Registration Process.
- Expands prior learning credit opportunities, maximize the number of credits that are accepted and applied towards student degrees and ensure seamless transfer.
- Provides campus wide leadership through advising and registration process for transfer students.
- Develops and supports training initiatives in advising and registration of transfer students.
Oversees a comprehensive transition program for transfer students including Veteran students to increase student enrollment and persistence to graduation. (50%)
- Enhances transfer student-focused orientation and advisement to improve transition and enhance students' sense of belonging.
- Develops, facilitates, hires, and trains instructors for Transfer Academic Planning Seminars.
- Coordinates Peer Mentoring Program for incoming transfer students.
- Maintains/updates TYE communication and marketing materials.
- Coordinates proper assessment and work to implement changes for future programming.
- Coordinates Veteran Student Support Services.
  - Develops and facilitates support/transition programming for Veteran student population.
  - Chairs the Military Support and Engagement Team.
  - Recruits, trains, and meets with committee members regularly.
  - Identifies committee run supports/programming.
  - Ensures Veteran students are aware of local resources and maximize their use of benefits.

Non-Essential Functions:

Collaborates with Undergraduate Admissions and Transfer Credit Services. (10%)
- Supports recruitment initiatives through Undergraduate Admissions and local feeder institutions.
- Provides numerous opportunities for outreach to feeder institutions.
- Creates and facilitates annual Transfer Professional Workshop.
- Triages and facilitates numerous articulation opportunities via the Transfer Articulation Process.
- Provides quality customer service to all campus constituents as well as community partners.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Experience planning and implementing retention and/or mentoring programmatic experiences
Experience working with students
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and/or students while maintaining collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and alumni
Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Experience working with students at the post-secondary level in an advisement, counseling, or student success role or related fields
Experience planning diverse populations including but not limited to veterans and transfer students
Experience leading educational and developmental training sessions with excellent presentation skills
Experience establishing and maintaining student support programs
Experience with appropriate computer programs and technology including Brightspace, Degree Works, Banner, Slate and familiarity with social media

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, varying with some nights and weekends
Benefits:
Benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5076939/coordinator-of-transfer-and-veteran-programs

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