Transfer Success Specialist

Reporting to the Assistant Director of College Readiness, the Transfer Success Specialist supports academic success, college readiness, transfer pathways, and pre-collegiate programming for Pinellas County Public Schools. The incumbent prepares students for successful postsecondary enrollment and degree attainment by helping them navigate the transition from high school to college. The Transfer Success Specialist equips students to pursue higher education by fostering the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in college.

In partnership with local schools, community organizations, and university stakeholders, this position develops and implements college readiness initiatives, monitors student progress, and conducts proactive outreach to address barriers and support student success. In addition to supporting prospective college students, the position provides transition and success support for transfer students enrolled at USF St. Petersburg, helping them navigate university resources, strengthen their sense of belonging, and persist toward degree completion. Through these efforts, the Transfer Success Specialist helps build a strong pipeline of college-ready students and supports successful postsecondary outcomes within the Florida College System, and the University of South Florida (USF).

This position is located at USF St. Petersburg campus in Undergraduate Studies within the Student Success Division.

Specific duties include:

• Advise students and families on college readiness, the transfer process, academic enrichment, and career exploration.
• Develop college readiness curriculum and programming, including workshops and college tours for K-12 student groups and families, using in-person and electronic platforms.
• Create, guide, and track student milestones, educational resources, community initiatives, and intervention strategies that support post-secondary goals.
• Create meaningful opportunities for parent involvement and advocacy in students’ academic journeys toward post-secondary and career goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of secondary school curricula, extracurriculars, enrichment programs, transfer pathways, and college preparation practices, tools, and resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a post baccalaureate degree in Education, Counseling or an academic field directly related to the responsibilities of the position, or a Bachelor's degree in those same fields with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of post-secondary education, including the transfer process. Knowledge of higher education institutions, admissions requirements, degree programs, and workforce industries. Experience planning and facilitating multiple projects with competing timelines. Knowledge of Pinellas County, including local cultures, interests, and history. Bilingual and biliterate skills in English and Spanish a plus.

SB1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

Background Checks: This position may require a Level 1/Level 2 background screening prior to employment.

ADA Accommodations: Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the ADA Lead to coordinate your accommodation request.