University of Colorado Boulder hiring Transfer Credit Specialist in Boulder, CO | LinkedIn (2024)

Summary Job Summary The University of Colorado Boulder is searching for a Transfer Credit Specialist! This Unit provides essential services for current and prospective students including transfer credit entry/evaluation, and the maintenance and development of transfer tables, articulation agreements, transfer guides and associated systems. In doing so, this position provides tools and systems to help facilitate the work of colleagues in Admissions, Registrar, and Academic Advising positions on campus.

The position performs an evaluation for courses coming from other institutions of higher education, advanced placement examinations, international baccalaureate examinations, CLEP examinations, and military courses. This requires extensive knowledge of established standard CU Boulder guidelines, rules, regulations, as well as articulation agreements with Colorado community colleges, CDHE regulations and knowledge of various national and regional higher education accreditation policies. This position researches and interprets course content for the evaluation process by investigating course descriptions in college catalogs or by exchanging & collecting information with institutions in question; extensive knowledge and application of grading systems, course requirements and transcript format is needed.

This position develops and maintains data entries in the transfer articulation component of the degree audit system, responding to accuracy issues by modifying, revising and correcting the appropriate data elements in a timely manner. The position enforces appropriate guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy of data within the degree audit. This role assists in identifying new transfer credit guidelines, and advocates for changes to existing guidelines and procedures. The role coordinates the implementation process for approved procedures.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We AreAs one of only 35 U.S. public research institutions in the Association of American Universities (AAU), CU Boulder is about realizing the positive impacts of new knowledge.

From offering dozens of exciting programs in a range of academic fields, to serving as one of the world’s most dynamic research and innovation hubs, to working closely through hundreds of public outreach efforts with communities across Colorado and the world, we take pride in helping our students, faculty, staff and partners turn new insights into productive outcomes that change lives.

Course Evaluation What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Responsible for determining the initial transferability courses from other institutions to CU Boulder. Following established policies, guidelines and regulations, determine the appropriate department and course level for incoming credits. Create and maintain the academic record for student data on transfer credit in the transfer articulation component of the degree audit system. Generate ongoing requests for the review of transfer courses by academic units and update transfer articulation component and student record based on academic unit decisions.

Create, Update And Maintain Transfer Articulation Data

• Work with the Office of Admissions Transfer Team on targeted recruitment areas to assess current transfer articulation information, review course catalogs to determine additional course transferability, and update transfer articulation component of the degree audit with new information. In addition, generate and edit reports to analyze the accuracy of the transfer credit data. Using results from reports, update all appropriate data elements or use an elevation process as defined by the working unit. Coordinate a yearly catalog review for all assigned external institutions to determine what courses are no longer being offered, new courses that have been added and course content changes.

Curriculum And Policy Resource

• Serve as a resource for departmental advisors, students, faculty and staff, to interpret and explain policies, regulations and guidelines related to transfer credit. Troubleshoot and implement the resolution of an individual student’s problems which may arise during the transfer credit evaluation process. Determine when issues need to be raised to other departments on campus.

Programming

• Work closely with Admissions Transfer Team on programming events as it relates to transfer credit process and expectations, include meeting with prospective students and families, addressing groups, live chats like Instagram and conducting one on one appointments. This position also supports other recruitment events including Admitted Students Day, Discover CU Boulder and Diversity and Inclusion Visit Experience.

What You Should Know

• A hybrid work environment is available for this position.

What We Can Offer

• The salary rate for this role is $53,000 per year.

BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
• 1 year of job-related experience.

What You Will Need

• Knowledge of transfer credit policy, student recruitment (specifically transfer student recruitment), basic/rudimentary academic advising, admission procedures and policies, records policies and procedures, degree audit functionality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of handling a great deal of detail effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Familiarity with student services in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment committed to diversity and equality in education.
• Experience working with transfer credit.
• Experience with CollegeSource uAchieve degree audit system.

Special Instructions To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by August 6, 2024, for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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