Transfer Credit Specialist - Part Time

Company: Woodbury University
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Woodbury University invites applications for the position of Transfer Credit Specialist. The Transfer Credit Specialist is a part time position, reports directly to the Registrar and is responsible for the analysis and articulation of all transfer credit for prospective students. The position is responsible for evaluation of overall academic status and providing transfer credit support for students and their admissions counselors.

This position qualifies university sponsored employee benefit plans and programs (e.g., group health insurance, annual vacation, sick, and paid holidays) prorated for part time staff, subject to the eligibility requirements and conditions of each plan and program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for unofficial student evaluations of transfer credit based on university policies.
• Aids in maintaining Woodbury University's institutional transfer evaluation system and ensures consistency of posted transfer equivalencies.
• Assists the Administrative Specialist for Evaluation and Registrar in the creation of transfer guides.
• Provides notifications to the admissions team of unofficial transfer credit award and anticipated student class level.
• Provides recommendations for transfer equivalencies.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications and Education Requirements
  
  
  • Minimum of bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred, with minimum of two years related experience.
  • Should be familiar with current academic regulations and standards of confidentiality and security dictated by law and common practice as well as standard best practices. Demonstrate ability to learn university curricula and to develop knowledge of academic and administrative policies and procedures. Orientation and training for this position takes a minimum of one year (a full academic cycle).
  • Technical sophistication is essential including familiarity and proficiency with relational and information systems and databases; proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Windows based applications and other software.
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to interact diplomatically and responsibly with a diverse student population.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in writing and orally with other University departments and offices and work cooperatively as part of a team.
  • A detail orientation and skills in analysis and problem solving are critical
    
    Physical Requirements
    
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    
    
    • Close vision, hearing/listening, and clear speech.
    • Hand/fingers dexterity to work with computers.
    • Walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
    • Ability to utilize office equipment such as computers and copiers
    • Kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting, squatting, standing, etc.
    • Works with/around and has verbal and face-to-face contact with others.
    • Works indoors in an office environment the majority of the time.
    • Complex reading and writing ability.
      
      Application:Review of applications will begin Immediately and remain open until filled.
      
      All application materials must be submitted through theWoodbury University Job Board. Email applications and submissions on third party platforms will not be considered. Submissions must include:
      
      
      • Current resume/CV which lists educational and employment history.
      • Cover Letter
      • Contact information for at least three references
        
        About Woodbury University
        
        Located in Southern California at the global epicenter of creativity and influence, Woodbury University earns its reputation as a leading creative university thanks to nationally ranked programs in its School of Architecture and School of Media, Culture & Design. What makes the university unique is the array of unparalleled academic offerings in its School of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university has been named a College of Distinction for 7 years running and has earned NASAD (MCD, architecture), AACSB (business), WSCUC, ACBSP (business), CIDA (architecture), and NAAB (architecture) accreditations. With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students learn from one of the most professionally accomplished faculties in the world, intern and work at the most innovative companies in the world, and go on to build careers that others only dream of. Please follow the link to learn more about Woodbury University:https://woodbury.edu/about/about-woodbury/facts-and-figures/
        
        Woodbury University is dedicated to celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Woodbury University is an EEO/AA institution committed to multicultural diversity in its peoples and programs. All employment decisions for all job classifications will be made on the basis of such factors as education, character, ability, skill and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, membership or non-membership in any lawful organization, or any other protected status.
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
        
        The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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