Require Articulation Officer in San Diego, CA

Job title: Articulation Officer
Company: University of San Diego
Job description: Position Title & Department: Articulation Officer; College of Arts and Sciences
Posting #

4543
Department Description:

As the liberal arts heart of the University of San Diego, the College of Arts and Sciences is filled with students who are versatile and multi-talented. No matter their major, graduates from the college are equipped with transferable skills that benefit them wherever their professional and personal ambitions lead.

Founded in 1949, the college has a rich history of providing the for every undergraduate USD student, a tradition that continues today. By offering 29 majors, 37 minors and 3 graduate programs, the college is where undergraduate students begin and graduate students refine their paths towards academic excellence and personal achievement.
University Description:

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged , was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of and an earnest confrontation of .
Detailed Description:

This position has two primary functions. The first is to develop, coordinate and implement
university-wide course-to-course articulation agreements for the undergraduate Core
Curriculum and major requirements for degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences
(College), the Knauss School of Business (KSB), and the Shiley-Marcos School of
Engineering (SMSE). The second is to form and maintain strategic relationships with other
academic institutions to participate in the development and oversight of transfer programs
such as ADT (Associate Degree to Transfer) that articulate curricular requirements for
students who transfer to USD. Goals for this position include:

• Develop, coordinate and maintain a comprehensive articulation agreement program

with community colleges, specifically with feeder schools in California and elsewhere,
acting as the university representative and serving as liaison with the representative
articulation committees and staff across and at these institutions. * Provide knowledge and expertise in working with the Core Curriculum Committee and

representatives of USD academic programs to develop, maintain and provide oversight
for transfer agreement policies, particularly as related to IGETC and CSU-GE
requirements. * Provide information and guidance to faculty and other university representatives on

course articulation issues, especially as related to the review, revision and development
of courses with articulation potential. * Participate on College, KSB and SMSE committees and/or external organizations,

serving as an advisory member, that focus on (but are not limited to): online curriculum
issues, core review, undergraduate majors, and degree programs. * Participate on University committees that focus on transfer student processes.

• Work closely with Undergraduate Admissions to work with feeder schools, domestic

and international, and to develop articulation policies for incoming international first year
and transfer students with high school and university foreign transcripts. * Inform the University about changes or developments in new courses, policies and

operations from schools with which we have or potentially will have articulation
agreements. * Maintain, prepare and provide oversight of budget as related to the articulation

office. * Work closely with the Office of the Registrar; Enterprise Applications; Dean's

offices in the College, KSB, and SMSE; and other academic departments and
programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Articulation - Institutional Liaison

• Serve in an advisory role and provide subject matter expertise in working with faculty and administrators to identify articulation needs. Implement a comprehensive system internally and with community colleges
• Direct and maintain implementation of articulation agreements through internal processes related to transfer of non-institutional courses
• Monitor each stage of the articulation process and follow up with academic units and departments to provide timely responses and decisions
• Serve as a proactive and strategic agent for enhancing and improving existing articulation agreements
• Maintain articulation records, prepare and disseminate articulation reports as needed by University committees and other collegiate organizations
• Identify transferable and non-transferable courses for current and incoming students
• Initiate faculty-approved articulation agreements for the Core Curriculum as well as major courses
• Disseminate current, accurate articulation data to students, faculty and all appropriate departments, and college campuses
• Maintain data for evaluated courses in Banner
• Work with Undergraduate Admissions and other offices to determine community college feeder schools for course and program articulation agreements
• Assist military students with courses transferable to USD
• Serve as an advocate for transfer students and, through the articulation agreement process, seek to clarify course-to-course and program articulation

Articulation - External Liaison

• Establish and maintain an appropriate network of professional contacts to assist in determination of transfer credits (i.e., California Intersegmental Articulation Council) and development of transfer programs such as ADT with community college partners
• Update and maintain articulation agreements with local community colleges that clearly define course equivalents for USD's Core Curriculum requirements and for major and degree programs
• Serve as the university's representative during participation in regional and state articulation-related activities and organizations to remain informed about inter- segmental articulation changes and developments

Special Conditions of Employment:

The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccine requirement process.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's degree, preferably with related experience
• Evidence of three years teaching and/or counseling experience at the community college or university level
• Demonstrated experience working in college articulation, outreach transfer, or with curriculum
• Experience with computer software and technology related to transfer articulation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and transfer evaluation software packages (Banner)

Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with College faculty, administrators, staff and students and personnel at outside institutions
• Ability to balance a variety of tasks and demands, meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work well with other staff, faculty and students
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, including the ability to discern when to act or consult others
• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures and future trends for articulation programs and courses
• Ability to comprehend and explain the nature of articulation issues to internal and external colleagues
• Ability or knowledge in working with students of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities

Posting Salary:

$6,166.67 - $7,333.34 per month; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:

Resume and Cover Letter Required

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Additional Details:

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled

Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit

Advertised: September 26, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
Expected salary: $6166.67 - 7333.34 per month
Location: San Diego, CA

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