Overview
This position can be a Remote based position.
Transform your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, the dedicated employees at ECPI University have helped students
achieve their goals via practical training and career-focused education with
over 50 Associates, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs. Our culture is to
prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and
industry focused curriculum.
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about how you can help people improve their lives through education.
Academic Transfer Specialists are primarily responsible for evaluating courses
taken at other institutions to fulfill ECPI University degree requirements.
Academic Transfer Specialists will ensure the accurate and timely evaluation of
credit for all prior learning including transfer credit, military training and
experience, and nontraditional credit within 24-48 hours of receipt of
assessment materials.
Responsibilities
Utilizes TES evaluation system and other resources to complete transfer
credit evaluations.
Assists with official transfer credit evaluations, as needed.
Screens transcripts to update the student’s record for any additional schools
attended.
Accurately verifies school accreditation, applicable degrees earned and
course/grade information to ensure transfer credit is accurately applied to
each student’s evaluation.
Processes received transcripts and other student documents in a confidential
manner to ensure compliance with FERPA and college/university policies,
regulations, and procedures.
Works independently and with a team to complete projects such as training,
software testing, attending meetings and presenting ideas to ensure the
accuracy and efficiency of departmental tasks.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
A minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university;
Baccalaureate degree preferred.
Preferred experience working in higher education setting, ideally in records
management, academic services or student success.
An equivalent combination of related work and educational experience.
Skills/Abilities
Highly dedicated to service excellence for students, University
administrators, faculty and others.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty,
staff, administrators, and other constituents.
Exceptional problem solving, administrative, analytical, interpersonal,
communication and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel,
and Powerpoint.
The ability to prioritize work effectively and manage time efficiently.
An understanding of institutional structure in an educational environment.
Flexibility to learn new methodologies, technologies and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
One to three years of experience at an accredited institution of higher
learning, preferably in student records, enrollment management or student
services.
Experience in:
Student information systems, particularly CampusNexus
Transfer technology systems, particularly CollegeSource/TES
Credit transfer models
Student success initiatives
Knowledge of student information systems, on-line catalog and curriculum
management systems, degree audit systems, or the use of query tools for
extracting and reporting of student information.
Knowledge of academic curriculum, curricular policies and procedures and
systemic impacts of curriculum changes.
Understanding of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the
ability to interpret and apply other federal, state, and institutional
regulations and rules.
Knowledge of credit transfer policies and practices in higher education.
Benefits of Employment
ECPI University provides a comprehensive benefits program designed to help our
faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life
balance. To learn more about benefits at ECPI University, click HERE
[https://www.ecpi.edu/sites/default/files/2024-01/975404976-ECPI-employment-benefits-page-2024jan.pdf].
Committed to excellence and innovation, ECPI University is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer.