Transfer Coordiantor

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a Transfer Coordinator in a hybrid role based in East Lansing, MI. You will oversee the review and posting of transfer credits and CPL policies, maintaining accurate records and providing expertise to advisors and athletics staff.

The position emphasizes collaboration across offices, data interpretation, and process improvement to support student success and campus operations. A Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience in Registrar/Enrollment Services.
• Experience with evaluation and processing of transfer credit in higher education.
• Familiarity with university administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
• Experience developing or improving operational processes and workflows.
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives, audits, or procedural reviews.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and collaborate with multiple departments.
• Experience participating in operational planning or leadership initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the review and posting of transfer credits and maintain accurate transfer records in Campus Solutions.
• Coordinate and support athletics-related transfer evaluations and follow-ups.
• Manage CPL-related transfer activities and technology projects as assigned.
• Provide reliable information to academic advisors, Athletics Compliance Coordinator, and campus partners.
• Communicate transfer policies and updates across campus.

Skills

Transfer coordination

Cross-functional work

Process improvement

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Description

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top global public research university known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and community engagement. The university provides a collaborative environment where faculty, staff, and students work together to solve real-world challenges. With its “Spartans Will” ethos, MSU fosters a culture of leadership, inclusion, and service. Team members at MSU benefit from a supportive workplace, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of institutional pride.

Role Description

The Transfer Coordinator is a full-time, hybrid role based in East Lansing, MI, with some flexibility for work from home. This position supports students and the campus community by overseeing specialized functions and projects related to the review and posting of transfer credits and maintaining accurate transfer records in Campus Solutions. The work focuses on providing dedicated expertise and capacity for athletics related transfer evaluations and follow-ups, coordination of credits assessed under MSU’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) policies, coordination on transfer-related technology projects, and related initiatives as assigned. This role strengthens the trust placed in the Office of the Registrar by providing academic advisors, the Athletics Compliance Coordinator, and other campus partners with reliable information that helps them guide students with confidence. The position involves gathering and monitoring academic data, interpreting transfer and CPL policies with precision, and communicating with colleagues across campus.

This role has a dual reporting structure to the Office of the Registrar and Student Athlete Support Services with respect to the duties associated with student athlete transfer reviews.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in Registrar / Enrollment Services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Prior experience with evaluation and processing of transfer credit in a higher education context.


• Familiarity with university administrative systems, policies, and procedures.


• Experience developing or improving operational processes and workflows.


• Experience supporting compliance initiatives, audits, or procedural reviews.


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and collaborate with multiple departments.


• Experience participating in operational planning or leadership initiatives.