Transfer Credit Evaluation Specialist I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +31 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluate the eligibility of applicants for admission.

• Assess prior learning experiences, including transfer credits, course waivers, alternative credits, military training, and nontraditional educational paths.

• Implement university policies, accreditation standards, academic requirements, and transfer credit protocols to make decisions regarding admission and credit awards.

• Examine applicant records to establish eligibility for admission.

• Analyze academic transcripts and defined equivalencies to authorize transfer credits.

• Manage admissions processes, maintain records, and digitize documents within CRM and student information systems.

• Complete evaluations for admission and transfer credits within specified service-level timelines.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of student academic records.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to address inquiries related to admissions, transfer credits, and academic records.

• Communicate evaluation results to students in a clear and timely manner.

• Assist in organizing commencement ceremonies and reception events.

• Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Report to the Enrollment Support Services Team Lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in transfer credit evaluation and prior learning assessment within higher education, or equivalent administrative background.

• A bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• Familiarity with university admission criteria, accreditation standards, institutional policies, transfer credit guidelines, and prior learning criteria.

• Capability to review academic records and assess both standard and non-standard transfer scenarios.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical judgment, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to accurately complete transfer credit assessments within 24 to 48 hours upon receipt of materials.

• Proficiency in using CRM and student information systems (SIS).

• Maintain an error rate of less than 2% in processing and entering transfer credit evaluations.

• Employees must reside in and work from one of the approved states.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-deductible medical insurance.

• Affordable dental and vision plans.

• Five weeks of paid time off, in addition to nearly a dozen paid holidays.

• Employer-funded retirement plan.

• Tuition-free program for employees.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Resources for mental health and wellbeing.

• Opportunity for remote work in approved states.

• Requirement for a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, adequately equipped workspace for remote employees.