Academic Transfer Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assess courses from other institutions to meet ECPI University degree criteria.

• Ensure the prompt and precise evaluation of credit for prior learning, which includes transfer credits, military training and experience, and nontraditional credits, within a 24–48 hour timeframe upon receiving assessment materials.

• Employ the TES evaluation system and other tools to perform transfer credit evaluations.

• Provide assistance with official transfer credit evaluations when required.

• Review transcripts and update student records for additional institutions attended.

• Confirm school accreditation, relevant degrees obtained, and course/grade details to guarantee accurate transfer credit application.

• Handle transcripts and other student documents with confidentiality, adhering to FERPA and college/university policies, regulations, and procedures.

• Collaborate independently and as part of a team on training, software testing, meetings, and presenting suggestions to enhance departmental accuracy and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Preferred background in a higher education environment, particularly in records management, academic services, or student success.

• An equivalent combination of relevant work and educational experience.

• Strong commitment to service excellence for students, University administrators, faculty, and other stakeholders.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other parties.

• Outstanding problem-solving, administrative, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Skill in effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.

• Familiarity with institutional structures within an educational context.

• Willingness to adapt to new methodologies, technologies, and systems.

• One to three years of experience at an accredited higher education institution, preferably in student records, enrollment management, or student services.

• Experience with student information systems, particularly CampusNexus.

• Familiarity with transfer technology systems, especially CollegeSource/TES.

• Understanding of credit transfer models.

• Involvement with student success initiatives.

• Knowledge of student information systems, online catalogs and curriculum management systems, degree audit systems, or query tools for extracting and reporting student information.

• Awareness of academic curriculum, curricular policies and procedures, and the systemic impacts of curriculum changes.

• Understanding of FERPA and the ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and institutional regulations and rules.

• Knowledge of credit transfer policies and practices within higher education.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program designed to support faculty and staff in maintaining their health, feeling supported, and achieving a work/life balance.