Initial Posting Date:
10/31/2025Application Deadline:
11/11/2025Agency:
Higher Education Coordinating CommissionSalary Range:
$7,718 - $11,373Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Postsecondary Transfer Specialist - EPS2Job Description:
Are you passionate about postsecondary student transfer initiatives such as common course numbering and guided pathways? Then look no further! Join the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of the Executive Director team as a Postsecondary Transfer Specialist (Education Program Specialist 2).
This is a full-time, permanent position headquartered at HECC’s Salem Office that is management service. The successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work, which consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely.
The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) envisions a future where all people benefit from the economic, civic, and cultural impact of high-quality postsecondary education, training, and workforce development. Come work with a team that values equity, collaboration and empathy within beautiful Salem, Oregon!
Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference… for a lifetime!
Our amazing benefits include:
Competitive medical, vision and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members.
Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation savings program.
A fabulous retirement program. Click here to visit our full benefits website.
Work-life balance!
11 paid holidays per year.
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year.
8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month.
Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 10 hours per month, with increases every 5 years.
Hybrid remote work options
You will lead the development, implementation, and oversite of statewide postsecondary transfer initiatives. You will serve as the agency’s lead for a portfolio of complex, high-impact projects including, but not limited to, Common Course Numbering, Major Transfer Maps, General Education Transfer Alignment, Accelerated Learning/Dual Credit, and other student success and student affairs initiatives.
You will shape and advance statewide postsecondary transfer policy and provide leadership to the Transfer Council—an advisory body responsible for making recommendations to the Commission and facilitating the transfer alignment work—and its subcommittees. You will represent the agency in high-stakes and profile policy conversations, manage and lead the governance and direction of curriculum subcommittees, and ensure that HECC fulfills its statutory responsibilities related to academic policy and student transfer.
The Work at a Glance
Program Coordination
Lead, convenes, and staffs task forces and external partner groups for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), and the Transfer Council to establish state policy and direction for transfer initiatives.
Writes and provides legislative testimony regarding transfer initiatives, implementation, and measures of success.
Evaluates data from different programs and states to identify trends and best practices in policies and procedures related to transfer initiatives.
Recommends policy strategies, options and legislative position for HECC leadership to present related to various academic strategies and student success initiatives.
Prepares information and policy updates on various transfer initiatives for the HECC the Oregon State Legislature, and other external partner groups.
Support Schools to Implement Legislative Policy and Transfer Initiatives
Develops and implements a communication plan to ensure key external partners are kept informed on various transfer related strategies.
Analyzes gaps in systems, policies, programs and institutional practice to develop appropriate technical assistance and professional development plans.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions, please contact the recruiter for the position description.
What We Need (Minimum Qualifications)
Master's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university and five years of education experience in student success/student affairs initiatives, two years of which includes leadership experience (e.g., lead teacher, program coordinator or director, school administrator) in the specialty area under recruitment.
A Doctorate in Education or related field from an accredited university may substitute for two years of the education experience, but not for the two years of leadership experience.
Desired Attributes/Skills:
Transfer Initiatives – Strong preference for candidates with knowledge and/or experience specific to transfer initiatives within postsecondary education.
Expert Policy Navigator -
Comprehensive knowledge of Oregon’s secondary and postsecondary transfer policies, with a general understanding of State and Federal statutes, regulations, and accreditation standards in higher education.
Expertise to advise executive management and other agency managers on the impact of policy decisions involving significant or controversial issues.
Skill to cultivate public support and avoid public misunderstanding of agency programs and policies.
Skilled Project Manager - Project management for both long and short-term initiatives; with a focus on task design, prioritization, progress tracking and workflow communication.
Experienced Facilitator - Skilled in facilitating high-profile groups with competing interests to achieve consensus and defined outcomes.
Collaborative Leader - Skilled in collaborative problem-solving and collegial relationship-building with partner agencies, interest groups, and other leadership and partners. Leadership experience within postsecondary education is preferred.
Effective Communicator - Experienced in engaging with diverse communities through inclusive communication strategies that promote equity and align with agency goals.
Data Driven - Knowledge and experience with research methods, data analysis and writing reports based on findings. Data analysis experience in educational fields, such as best practices for higher education program delivery, standards, and student success supports preferred.
If you have some of the skills listed and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply!
Equitable Recruiting
The HECC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of these positions, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background.
How to Apply
Current State of Oregon Employees: State Employees Apply for Jobs Guide
External Candidates: Application Guide for External Applicants
Application Materials: The hiring manager has requested the following materials be included with your application:
Resume
Cover letter - no more than two (2) pages and clearly demonstrates how your education and work experience meet the desired attributes of this position.
Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your application materials are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions will be screened for completeness, consistency, and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.)
Need help?
For questions about the recruitment and selection process, or to request an alternate format, please contact the recruiter: Jenny Chadwick Jenny.Chadwick@hecc.oregon.gov/ (971) 372-1275
The Fine Print
Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
Future Vacancies: We may use the candidates from this posting to fill future vacancies, including vacancies in similar classifications and salary ranges.
Veterans: If you are a veteran you may receive preference. A request will be sent to your applicant inbox to submit your veteran’s DD214 form. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference.
Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorships. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form, and HECC will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Equitable Recruiting: The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the initial application. Transcripts may be requested of top candidates for verification prior to offer.
The HECC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). HECC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.