Student Records & Transfer Credit Specialist

Sandhills Community College; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Community College seeks a Student Records Specialist to lead transfer credit evaluation, prior learning credit, and retention of records. You will implement and optimize record systems, support colleagues, and ensure accurate, compliant student data across offices.

Responsibilities include coordinating graduation activities, maintaining FERPA compliance, and improving processes for data integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with student records or in a higher ed setting.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and record transfer and placement credits per policy.
• Research accreditation and course equivalencies for accurate evaluations.
• Participate in prior learning discussions and update non-course equivalencies.
• Maintain transfer evaluation documentation and ensure data consistency.
• Lead implementation and optimization of the Transfer Evaluation System.
• Provide departmental support via calls, email, and in-person inquiries.
• Review attendance and LMS rosters for compliance and data integrity.
• Develop and update documentation and training materials.
• Coordinate graduation events and ensure FERPA compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Informer reporting system

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Sandhills Community College seeks a Student Records Specialist to lead transfer credit evaluation, prior learning credit, and retention of records. You will implement and optimize record systems, support colleagues, and ensure accurate, compliant student data across offices.

Responsibilities include coordinating graduation activities, maintaining FERPA compliance, and improving processes for data integrity.