Academic Evaluator

Samford-University; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samford University seeks an Academic Evaluator to accurately evaluate and post transfer credits for undergraduate and graduate students. You will review domestic and international transcripts, AP/IB/CLEP credits, and dual enrollment work to ensure correct degree applicability.

You will manage artifact evaluation using Slate, Banner, TES, Argos, and BDMS, collaborating across Admissions, Registrar, and academic units to maintain timely postings and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year in higher education or similar records/evaluation role.
• Ability to handle confidential documents with discretion and work independently.
• Proficient with evaluating domestic and international credentials and preparing clear records.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process incoming academic records for transfer credit applicability.
• Maintain transfer credit equivalency tables with academic departments.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Registrar, and faculty reviewers to ensure timely posting of credits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication

Attention to privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

Banner

TES

Argos

BDMS

Job description

The Academic Evaluator is responsible for the accurate and timely evaluation, processing, and posting of undergraduate and graduate transfer credit. This includes, but is not limited to, the assessment of domestic and international transcripts, standardized exam credit (AP, IB, CLEP, DSST), dual enrollment coursework, and transient requests. The position plays a key role in maintaining academic integrity, supporting student success, and ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies.

• Evaluate and process incoming academic records to determine transferability and applicability of coursework toward university degree requirements.
• Maintain and update transfer credit equivalency tables in collaboration with academic departments and faculty reviewers.
• Utilize systems such as Slate, Banner, TES, Argos, and BDMS to manage credit articulation, academic records, and student data.
• Collaborate with the Office of Admissions and academic units to ensure timely evaluation and posting of credits.
• Support curriculum management by working with the Registrar and academic leadership to align transfer credit with current degree programs and audits.
• Remain current with institutional policies, state articulation guidelines, and national standards related to transfer credit and academic evaluation. Including: recommending and implementing improvements, to enhance efficiency and accuracy in credit evaluation and attending professional conferences.
• Independently prioritize tasks, make well-informed decisions, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Evaluate domestic and international academic credentials.
• Analyze university transcripts and degree audits.
• Support and assist at university commencements.
• Participate in university committees and planning groups as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in higher education or experience in a similar role involving records or evaluations.
• Ability to prepare reports, forms, and evaluating documents using sound judgment and working independently.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret university academic policies.
• Ability to communicate easily and clearly with prospective students, families, and staff.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds as needed.
• Ability to report to work daily, five days per week, and the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Knowledge of computer software such as Banner, TES,andMicrosoft Office.
• Knowledge of federal student privacy laws (FERPA).