Wright State University
Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing (Revised)
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Columbus, OH
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Full-Time
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$56K
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Other
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February 20th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Wright State University is hiring an Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing. This role manages operations and administration related to the implementation of policies for the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network, ensuring compliance with state legislation and directives.
Highlights
- Manage bi-annual course submissions, reviews, and revisions in collaboration with campus administrators.
- Troubleshoot and address issues during the articulation and transfer review cycle alongside OATN staff.
- Oversee faculty panel operations including nominations, recruiting, and training for Ohio Transfer 36 and Transfer Assurance Guide initiatives.
- Support implementation coaching to enhance course submissions and compliance across statewide public higher education institutions.
- Assist with compliance and implementation efforts related to the Course Equivalency Management System (CEMS).
- Oversee CEMS expiration processes for various OATN initiatives and update compliance reporting and website pages accordingly.
- Require proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with data management experience.
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong writing, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and experience in higher education and articulation and transfer processes.
- Position offers a minimum annual salary of $56,419.60 and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Articulation and Transfer at the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing (Revised) Full Description
Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing (Revised)
Position Information (Default Section)
EEO Statement | Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title | Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing (Revised)
Job Category: | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department | Articulation & Transfer
EEO number: | 26R161
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | 56419.60
Salary Band: |
Job Summary/Basic Function: | The Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network (OATN) manages and maintains compliance for various state laws related to articulation and transfer. The Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing will be responsible for the operations and administration of the implementation of the policies associated with legislation and directives.
Minimum Qualifications | · Bachelor’s degree and relevant working experience· Strong writing skills· Ability to be organized, self-motivated, flexible, responsible, and to effectively manage a variety of duties· Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone or through virtual meetings· Ability to interact effectively with multiple and diverse constituencies· Ability to provide leadership and direction in a highly independent manner· Proficient in Microsoft Applications software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) plus data management experience
Preferred Qualifications | · Master’s degree· Work Experience in Higher Education· Work Experience in Articulation and Transfer
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 35%:
Assist with bi-annual course submissions, reviews, and revisions by working with campus administrators and internal processes. 10%:
Troubleshoot and communicate issues related to articulation and transfer review cycle by responding to concerns and working with OATN staff. 10%:
Oversee faculty panel operations such as Ohio Transfer 36 and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) faculty nominations and recruiting processes, as well as assist with training of new faculty panel leads, faculty panel members, institutional coordinators, and new OATN staff members. 10%:
Assist with implementation coaching by working with statewide public institutions of higher education to increase course submissions and compliance approval rates.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): | 5%:
Assist the Associate Director of Articulation and Transfer Policy with compliance and implementation efforts through cross-over training and understanding of the Course Equivalency Management System (CEMS). 10%:
Oversee Course Equivalency Management System (CEMS) expiration processes for various OATN initiatives. 10%:
Assist with updating compliance reporting systems, visual reporting systems, and website pages to reflect statewide OATN initiative compliance. 10%:
Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions | This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network (OATN) is a consortium of the Ohio Department ofHigher Education. The employee in this position will be a Wright State University (WSU) employeeas WSU serves as the fiscal agent for the OATN consortium but the position is based inColumbus, Ohio and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Articulation and Transfer at theOhio Department of Higher Education who is also the Executive Director of the OATN.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 02/18/2026
First Consideration Date: | 03/04/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Faculty Rank or Job Title | Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing (Revised)
Job Category: | Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department | Articulation & Transfer
EEO number: | 26R161
Position FTE | 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate | 56419.60
Salary Band: |
Job Summary/Basic Function: | The Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network (OATN) manages and maintains compliance for various state laws related to articulation and transfer. The Assistant Director of OATN Initiative Implementation and Processing will be responsible for the operations and administration of the implementation of the policies associated with legislation and directives.
Minimum Qualifications | · Bachelor’s degree and relevant working experience· Strong writing skills· Ability to be organized, self-motivated, flexible, responsible, and to effectively manage a variety of duties· Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone or through virtual meetings· Ability to interact effectively with multiple and diverse constituencies· Ability to provide leadership and direction in a highly independent manner· Proficient in Microsoft Applications software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) plus data management experience
Preferred Qualifications | · Master’s degree· Work Experience in Higher Education· Work Experience in Articulation and Transfer
Essential Functions and percent of time: | 35%:
Assist with bi-annual course submissions, reviews, and revisions by working with campus administrators and internal processes. 10%:
Troubleshoot and communicate issues related to articulation and transfer review cycle by responding to concerns and working with OATN staff. 10%:
Oversee faculty panel operations such as Ohio Transfer 36 and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) faculty nominations and recruiting processes, as well as assist with training of new faculty panel leads, faculty panel members, institutional coordinators, and new OATN staff members. 10%:
Assist with implementation coaching by working with statewide public institutions of higher education to increase course submissions and compliance approval rates.
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): | 5%:
Assist the Associate Director of Articulation and Transfer Policy with compliance and implementation efforts through cross-over training and understanding of the Course Equivalency Management System (CEMS). 10%:
Oversee Course Equivalency Management System (CEMS) expiration processes for various OATN initiatives. 10%:
Assist with updating compliance reporting systems, visual reporting systems, and website pages to reflect statewide OATN initiative compliance. 10%:
Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions | This position is located in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network (OATN) is a consortium of the Ohio Department ofHigher Education. The employee in this position will be a Wright State University (WSU) employeeas WSU serves as the fiscal agent for the OATN consortium but the position is based inColumbus, Ohio and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Articulation and Transfer at theOhio Department of Higher Education who is also the Executive Director of the OATN.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Posting Date | 02/18/2026
First Consideration Date: | 03/04/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
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