POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Transfer Advisor
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1146
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, Academic Advising & Transfer Center
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Transfer Advisor provides academic advice to Missouri State University transfer students and prospective transfer students. The Transfer Advisor maintains knowledge of transfer articulation agreements and transfer requirements and state regulations and collaborates with other Missouri State University departments involved with transfer students and transfer student issues.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree is required.
Experience: At least two years’ work experience in higher education is required, which includes experience in college or university admission, advisement, and/or related student services or academic areas. Experience with federal, state, and higher education policies and procedures is required. Experience working with transfer students from community colleges and four-year universities is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills interpersonal skills), and organizational skills are required. A working knowledge of various computer applications is required.
Other: The scope of the position occasionally requires work in the evenings and on weekends, occasional overnight travel is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensures a smooth transition for transfer students enrolling at Missouri State University by meeting individually with incoming transfer students and providing them with general orientation information, providing initial advisement and registration for transfer students,2. Assists prospective transfer students by meeting with them individually and discussing course choices at their home institution and providing pre-matriculation advising both at Missouri State University, at area community colleges, and on the web.
3. Serves as an information resource to students, faculty, and staff by maintaining knowledge of transfer articulation agreements and other transfer requirements and regulations, and assisting the Director, Academic Advising and Transfer Center in providing appropriate training and information for academic advisors across campus and at sending institutions.
4. Contributes to the development and maintenance of transfer pathways for community college students through coordination with Missouri State academic unit leaders, advisors, and other academic personnel.
5. Remains current on changes in academic programs and courses at Missouri State that impact pathways for prospective transfers.
6. Coordinates with community colleges and Missouri State personnel in the promotion of reverse transfer when applicable.
7. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director, Academic Advising and Transfer Center
8. Supports the continued success of the Academic Advising and Transfer Center by performing all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Transfer Advisor generally does not supervise others.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED MARCH 2026
