"Transcript Evaluator - Owosso, MI"

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Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally! Join the Office of the Registrar Team as a Transcript Evaluator and Shape the Path to Student Success! As a Transcript Evaluator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring students' academic journeys start off on the right foot. You'll analyze official academic records to assess eligibility for admissions, transfer credits, graduation, and certification—carefully comparing prior coursework to Baker College’s policies, degree requirements, and articulation agreements. Your attention to detail will directly impact students’ progress and success, making you a key player in their educational experience! In this position, you will assess various types of prior academic credit, including college coursework, licensures, certifications, military credit, and articulation credit, ensuring they align with Baker College’s standards. You will also research external credit sources to verify the accuracy of transfer credit evaluations. The role involves entering detailed data into the SIS (Jenzabar) system, such as transfer credits, grade changes, substitutions, and program updates. Additionally, you will maintain and update transfer equivalencies in the Transfer Evaluation System (TES) and provide guidance to students, faculty, and staff on transfer policies and degree requirements. Weekly audits will be processed, and you'll ensure all tasks comply with the College’s guidelines and requirements. Participation in committees and meetings directed by the Registrar will also be part of your responsibilities. A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required for this position. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service. Proficiency in computer skills, including the ability to navigate computer-related technologies, is essential. A strong understanding of higher education, including academic policies, degree requirements, and procedures, is critical for success in this role. The ability to analyze and interpret complex academic records with high accuracy is a must. Additionally, candidates should be able to prioritize tasks effectively, manage a varied workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The role requires both the independence to work autonomously and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with different departments across the institution. The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated. The full position description is available for your review online - Transcript Evaluator ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE: Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape. Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go Further Together! Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information. TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.