Graduate Assistant - Transfer Credit & Admissions Support

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 12,694 - 15,205; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a part-time Transfer Credit Specialist in Edinburg, TX. This 0.5 FTE role supports the Undergraduate Admissions team by applying transfer credit policies, guiding advisors, students, and staff, and maintaining the transfer articulation in the student information system.

You will troubleshoot transfer issues, assist with applications and documents, and help ensure compliance with university guidelines.

Qualifications

• Able to work well with diverse groups of people and excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follows established policies, guidelines, and regulations to determine the appropriate department and course level for the incoming credits.
• Serves as a resource for departmental advisors, students, faculty, and staff to interpret and explain policies, regulations, and guidelines related to transfer credit.
• Creates and maintains the transfer articulation component in the student system.
• Troubleshoots and implements the resolution of an individual student’s problems which may arise during the transfer credit evaluation process.
• Supports the processing of student applications and documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diversity collaboration

Independent work

Education

Graduate degree program admission

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a part-time Transfer Credit Specialist in Edinburg, TX. This 0.5 FTE role supports the Undergraduate Admissions team by applying transfer credit policies, guiding advisors, students, and staff, and maintaining the transfer articulation in the student information system.

You will troubleshoot transfer issues, assist with applications and documents, and help ensure compliance with university guidelines.