Transfer Credit Specialist

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

6d•$44,000 - $47,323

About The Position

The Office of the Registrar at James Madison University is seeking a highly motivated Transfer Credit Specialist. The role supports the review and processing of transfer and non-traditional academic credit, maintains transfer credit information and data integrity, and serves students and other constituents efficiently while protecting confidential student records.

Requirements

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 and seek advice and direction from a supervisor as needed.
Ability to serve constituents in a personable and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of university and office policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the functionality of a student administration system.
Knowledge or understanding of system setup as related to work tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist with reviewing student transcripts to identify eligible credit.
Process transfer credit requests for continuing students.
Assist in updating the Transfer Credit Equivalency guide using TES (Transfer Evaluation System).
Assist with posting non-traditional academic credit, including Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credit, via the Office of Admissions.
Run queries and maintain transfer data integrity.