Transfer & Curriculum Specialist

University Of Mary; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits with an 8% match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Free or discounted tuition for employees and dependents

Discounted Meal Plan

Discounted membership at the campus Wellness Center

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking a Transfer & Curriculum Specialist. This role focuses on managing the evaluation process for transfer student transcripts, providing advising support, and maintaining the advising tools in the student information system. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least a year of relevant experience. The position offers benefits including retirement options and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience or equivalent education or training.
• Previous experience evaluating transcripts and/or higher education work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate academic transcripts for transfer students.
• Coordinate with faculty on degree requirements and transfer policies.
• Create and maintain Academic Plans in Jenzabar One.
• Assist with enrollment verifications and degree processing.

Skills

Familiarity with educational technology

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Critical thinking and problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tools

Jenzabar One

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Transfer & Curriculum Specialist

The Transcript Evaluator/Advising Module Specialist manages the student transcript evaluation process, provides advising and registration support for transfer students, and maintains the advising and curriculum tools in the student information system. Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits with an 8% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Free or discounted tuition for employees and dependents
• Discounted Meal Plan
• Discounted membership at the campus Wellness Center

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Transfer student support: Performs accurate academic transcript evaluations, completing both unofficial and official transcript evaluations; develops prospective degree plans for incoming transfer students; assists with transfer student advising and registration; and maintains database records of comparable course equivalencies
• Curriculum support: Coordinates with senior registrar staff, faculty, and university departments regarding degree requirements, program adjustments, articulation and transfer credit policy, and catalog enforcement. Creates, edits, and maintains Academic Plans/program curricula in the Jenzabar One advising module; updates student degree progress/requirements based on approved transfer credit waivers and substitutions; articulates transfer work related to academic programs and catalog requirements
• Creates and maintains a procedure manual for processing degree plans
• Assists with the development and delivery of training programs for advisors
• Performs enrollment verifications and transfer credit eligibility reviews for NCAA student athletes
• Assists with the maintenance of student records, registration for courses, and other essential tasks, following quality control standards
• Assists with graduation processing and the commencement ceremony
• Addresses student complaints and provides solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Required: A minimum of 1 year of related work experience or equivalent education or training
• Preferred: Previous experience evaluating transcripts and/or competency exams for course equivalencies and/or higher education work experience
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Registrar’s Office and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Familiarity with educational technology: working knowledge of Jenzabar One or another SIS; classroom scheduling applications such as AdAstra, Modern Campus Schedule, or Series25; SharePoint; PowerFaids; Slate or another student CRM; and/or Canvas or another learning management system preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 software applications
• Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Attentiveness to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to research, compile, and summarize a variety of information
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations related to assigned activities and to maintain compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including FERPA

Equal Opportunity Employer