Transfer Credit & Graduation Specialist

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Summer hours

Job summary

College of Lake County seeks a Student Records Specialist to evaluate transfer credits, determine articulation, and assist in graduation processing. You will also support student records duties and respond to inquiries from students and staff.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with Deans and program coordinators, and adherence to FERPA and college policies. Join a team focused on student success at the Grayslake Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant higher education experience.
• Two years’ experience in higher education, preferably in student records or related areas.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills with prioritization.
• Proven ability to work with diverse cultures and communicate effectively.
• Ability to collaborate in a highly team-based environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication; tact and diplomacy in dealings.
• Experience with computer technology to access data, generate reports, and communicate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Analyze progress toward program completion and graduation requirements.
• Evaluate transfer credits and determine articulation/transfer equivalencies.
• Assist in graduation processing and degree conferral.
• Respond to student requests via phone, email, and in person.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

College of Lake County seeks a Student Records Specialist to evaluate transfer credits, determine articulation, and assist in graduation processing. You will also support student records duties and respond to inquiries from students and staff.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration with Deans and program coordinators, and adherence to FERPA and college policies. Join a team focused on student success at the Grayslake Campus.