Transcript Evaluator 496346

Transcript Evaluator 496346

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 496346

Department: Enrollment Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a position of substantial responsibility. The Transcript Evaluator evaluates all incoming college, community college, and university transcripts. The Evaluator develops and maintains an updated cross reference system of courses from colleges, universities, and community colleges. The Evaluator process information determining the exact status of transferred classes and provides accurate accounting of transferred classes to the university records system, academic departments and to the student applicants. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions.

Major duties and responsibilities (*ESSENTIAL):

Evaluate Transcripts for new and returning transfer admissions applicants

Recognize academic, technical, and quarter hour course work

Determine, and categorize acceptable transfer hours

Determine admission status of applicants

Consult with and advise students concerning transfer practices and policies.

Assist on campus colleges and department in the determination equivalent and non-equivalent course work.

Assign credit based upon standardized transfer tests such as CLEP and Advanced Placement.

Evaluate credit earned through military training

Evaluate some international transcripts

Evaluate Tech-Prep course work

Evaluate non-traditional work awarded through apprentice training

Train student workers and Admissions employees regarding the transfer process

Assist entering students with the admission process

Assist applicants in person, online and over the telephone

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervision Received: Minimum supervision. Works independently after training.

Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• College degree preferred
• Experience in transcript evaluation preferred.
• Through understanding of college course organization and curriculum.
• Knowledge of interpretation and evaluation of university catalogs.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
• Skill and accuracy in making mathematical computations.
• Familiarity with transfer software products, Banner preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing.

EDUCATION:
College degree preferred. Experience with university transfer systems and transcript evaluation may be substituted.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year experience in a college transfer and/or admission setting preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Ability and willingness to provide student oriented service.

Preferred Qualifications:


Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: $27,600

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 04/11/2018

Close Date: 4/25/2018

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:


To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.

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