Lead Transcript Analyst - (497144 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Houston, TX, is seeking an Admissions Transcript Analyst to evaluate and transfer credits from high school, colleges, and military coursework while supervising junior staff. The role supports freshmen admissions decisions and coordinates with external institutions on equivalencies.

The ideal candidate will have higher education experience, strong leadership and multitasking abilities, and proficiency with transcript documentation and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Requires formal 4-year degree or equivalent.
• Experience in higher education admissions is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and decides on high school and college credits for transfer.
• Audits applications and decisions for first-time in-college applicants.
• Corresponds with other higher-education officials about credits and coursework equivalency.

Skills

Higher education experience

Service leadership

Multitasking

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Transcript documents

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department: AdmissionsSalary:$18.32 - $20.60 per hour

Description:

Analyzes and evaluates transcripts from colleges, universitiesand military course work to identify transferable course credits. Leads and trains lower-level analysts. Manages applicationprocessing specific to high school documents and freshmen admissiondecisions.

1. Reviews and makes decisions on course credits from high school,domestic and/or international colleges, universities and militarycourse credits to be transferred to UH.
2. Conduct application and decision audits on first time in collegeapplicants.
3. Corresponds with officials at other institutions of highereducation concerning course credits and content comparabilityand/or high school coursework.
4. Advises students and university staff and faculty about coursecredit transfers and gaps and first time in college admissioncriteria.
5. Updates evaluation guides and equivalency tables. Research highschool core curriculums and updates equivalency tables.
6. Prepares articulation guides for Texas community colleges anduniversities.
7. Trains and supervises assigned Transcript Analysts and studentworkers. Provides input on hiring decisions and performancemanagement.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of boththeoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical orprofessional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than oneprofessional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normallyobtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree froma college or university or an equivalent in-depth specializedtraining program that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed. Experience: None. Certification/Licensing: None.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following:

• Higher Education experience, especially in undergraduateadmissions.
• Service leadership skills including mutual respect, activelistening, and responsiveness.
• Must be a multi-tasker, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with strong interpersonaland problem-solving skills.
• Must have experience working with academic documents such as transcripts, I-20s, or affidavits.
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and externalconstituents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in student information system/s, PeopleSoft preferred.

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you inadvance of making contact with any of your references. Referenceswill be contacted only after the interviewing process has beencompleted.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu ofexperience.

- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu ofeducation.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.