Higher-Ed Admissions Advisor - Transfer Credit & Decisions

Walden University; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement program

Job summary

Walden University, a leading online and hybrid university, seeks an Admissions reviewer to determine applicant admissibility and to evaluate transcripts for transfer credits. The role supports four in-office days weekly in a hybrid schedule, enabling collaboration and timely decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in higher education admissions, with strong data, policy, and communication skills to navigate policy guidelines and provide accurate determinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of Higher Ed admissions experience.
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts and records.
• Proficient with computerized systems and databases.
• Strong data gathering, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the individual Schools.
• Special admissions cases and requests for exceptions to policies will be reviewed by the Manager of Admissions, and in ambiguous cases, the Faculty Chair/Dean will make the final determination.
• Awards transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provides decisions to appropriate administrative offices.
• Prepares official determination regarding admissions and transfer of credit for review.
• Provides unofficial assessment of transfer of credit for prospective students. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.
• Responds to inquiries from faculty and internal student service groups.
• Supervises the transcription of transfer awards into the student information system once official evaluations are completed.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Written communication

Oral presentation

Time management

Organizational skills

Data gathering

Reporting

Transcripts evaluation

Database skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

Walden University, a leading online and hybrid university, seeks an Admissions reviewer to determine applicant admissibility and to evaluate transcripts for transfer credits. The role supports four in-office days weekly in a hybrid schedule, enabling collaboration and timely decisions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in higher education admissions, with strong data, policy, and communication skills to navigate policy guidelines and provide accurate determinations.