Transfer Credit Specialist: Transcript & Equivalency Expert

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University seeks a Transfer Credit Specialist to support the Registrar’s Office. This role reviews student transcripts for eligible credit and processes transfer credit requests for continuing students, using the Transfer Evaluation System to keep the Equivalency guide current.

The position requires careful handling of confidential records, the ability to manage high volumes of work, and independent work with supervisor guidance as needed. E-Verify and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to handle and prioritize a large volume of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Ability to work independently but seek guidance and direction from supervisor as needed.
• Ability to serve constituents in personable and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the process of reviewing student transcripts for eligible credit.
• Processes transfer credit requests for continuing students.
• Assists in updating the Transfer Credit Equivalency guide using TES (Transfer Evaluation System).
• Assists with non-traditional academic credit posting including AP, IB, and others via the Office of Admissions.
• Run queries and maintain transfer data integrity.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

James Madison University seeks a Transfer Credit Specialist to support the Registrar’s Office. This role reviews student transcripts for eligible credit and processes transfer credit requests for continuing students, using the Transfer Evaluation System to keep the Equivalency guide current.

The position requires careful handling of confidential records, the ability to manage high volumes of work, and independent work with supervisor guidance as needed. E-Verify and background checks apply.