Transfer Coordinator

Job Details

Position Title: Transfer Coordinator

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Adm & Rctmt Coord II

Job Duties: The Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator II (working title of Transfer Coordinator) working in the Admissions Office will be responsible for the technical components of the transfer credit evaluation process used to award incoming and current student credit to include both domestic and international transfer credit and consultation regarding credits in the development of articulation agreements. This position will oversee the creation and maintenance of the transfer credit rules databases and coordinate the process of delivering timely and accurate transfer credit evaluations, with authority to post credit and determine equivalent credit. This position will work closely with faculty and department chairs to determine equivalencies requiring a closer review for consideration. When necessary, this position will assist with Admissions events and meet with prospective transfer students and their supporters. This position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

65%: Work collaboratively with the other Transfer Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the evaluation of college level courses taken at other institutions (both international and domestic), tests awarding post-secondary credit (e.g. AP, IB, CLEP), and military credit and use authority to provide students with a UW-Stout transfer equivalency report. Consult with department chairs, faculty and program directors as necessary.

20%: Work collaboratively with the other Transfer Coordinator to plan, develop, implement, and maintain/support the business and technical requirements used in the transfer equivalency tables/rules in our Student Information System (SIS) for all external entities (e.g., institutions, military, tests, etc.).

10%: As needed, collaborate with the Transfer Admissions Team in providing an exceptional visit experience for prospective transfer students during daily visits and large campus events.

5%: Miscellaneous responsibilities/other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree by start of employment.
• Experience working with student transcripts, transfer credit evaluations, academic advising, or related records/services.
• Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently on projects in a fast paced, customer service environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to establish positive interaction with students, co-workers, university staff, and faculty.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree by start of employment or in-progress.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a higher education environment or related field.
• Familiarity with student information systems such as PeopleSoft, imaging systems, or related software/tools.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize a variety of competing priorities and projects simultaneously.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$47,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.