Transfer Credit Coordinator

State University of New York at Fredonia; Village of Fredonia (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (401A or fixed pension

Paid leave (sick/holiday)

Tuition benefits

Professional development

On-campus fitness center

Campus child care center

Job summary

State University of New York at Fredonia is seeking a Transfer Credit Coordinator (SL-3) to evaluate, articulate, and manage transfer credit for undergraduate and graduate students. The role sits in the Registrar's Office and supports student mobility, transfer pathways, and degree progress.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, cross-campus collaboration, and timely articulation while aligning with SUNY policies and accreditation standards. Competitive benefits accompany the salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience at a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and working with students.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transfer evaluation process for both undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist with the production of new student evaluations at peak times.
• Resolve complex transfer credit issues.
• Review and articulate new courses seeking academic department confirmation when necessary.
• Interpret and apply Institutional and SUNY transfer policies, degree requirements and accreditation standards.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the transfer articulation tables.
• Assist with the development of articulation agreements and pathway development.
• Serve as the campus transfer liaison to SUNY and share communications with relevant parties.
• Manage and adjudicate transfer credit appeals in coordination with academic departments.
• Coordinate all cross-registration advising and registration activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs , professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success .

The 256-acre campus , known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto.

Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords residents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter.

SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package.

Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals:

• SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge
• CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship
• CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation
• RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism

Read a message from State University of New York at Fredonia's President.

Job Description:

The Transfer Credit Coordinator (SL-3) is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, articulation, and management of transfer credit for students at SUNY Fredonia. Housed within the Registrar's Office, this position also coordinates all cross-registration and other non-degree student registration activities ensuring accurate enrollment, credit posting between partner institutions and communication.

This role exercises a high level of independent judgment in interpreting SUNY, institutional, and accreditation policies. The coordinator serves as a subject matter expert and key liaison across campus, supporting student mobility, transfer pathways, and timely progress to degree completion.

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the University Registrar, the Transfer Coordinator will discharge the following responsibilities:

• Oversee the transfer evaluation process for both undergraduate and graduate students;
• Assist with the production of new student evaluations at peak times;
• Resolve complex transfer credit issues;
• Review and articulate new courses seeking academic department confirmation when necessary;
• Interpret and apply Institutional and SUNY transfer policies, degree requirements and accreditation standards;
• Lead the development and maintenance of the transfer articulation tables;
• Assist with the development of articulation agreements and pathway development;
• Serve as the campus transfer liaison to SUNY and share communications with relevant parties;
• Manage and adjudicate transfer credit appeals in coordination with academic departments;
• Coordinate all cross-registration advising and registration activities;
• Review profiles and academic records of non-degree students for appropriateness for participating in desired coursework. Engage with academic departments to ensure academic preparedness;
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation with strong interpersonal skills; and
• Participate in committees and other collaborative activities providing service to the office and University.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience at a higher education institution;
• Demonstrated experience communicating and working with students;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage complex processes and exercise independent judgment;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission; and
• Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in higher education administration or related field;
• Experience with transfer credit evaluation, articulation, and/or cross-registration processes;
• Familiarity with SUNY policies and systems (e.g., Banner, Degree Works);
• Experience working with international transcripts or credential evaluation tools;
• Experience coordinating inter-institutional academic processes or agreements.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, term appointed, SL3 UUP represented position with an annual salary of $62,000beginning December 2026.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affrimative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.