Transfer Credit Specialist
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State World Campus Transfer Credit Services Team seeks a highly enthusiastic individual to join a dynamic team of professionals as a Transfer Credit Specialist (TCS). Transfer Credit Specialists research student cases and make recommendations for course substitutions to college partners while ensuring the integrity of the academic program. Transfer Credit Specialists participate in World Campus Strategic Project groups, TCS team strategic planning groups, and other workgroups as assigned. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate across all levels of World Campus.
The Transfer Credit Services team is part of the World Campus Enrollment Management Services (EMS) Pillar. Together with World Campus Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Bursar, and World Campus Central, Transfer Credit Services plays a key role in supporting enrollment and retention initiatives.
Transfer Credit Specialists are primarily responsible for:
+ Researching and reviewing courses taken by students at other institutions
+ Advocating for World Campus students with college partners to determine how transfer credits apply to degree requirements
+ Staying current with any academic changes to their assigned degrees
+ Creating academic progress tools for students
+ Creating, maintaining, and updating various student records through Sharepoint, LionPATH, Starfish, and other online systems
Competencies critical to the success include but are not limited to:
+ Demonstrate student-centered focus
+ Commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion
+ Ability to build strong partnerships with students and colleagues
+ Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ High self-motivation and capability to work remotely and independently
Education and Experience:
Minimum requirement is an associate degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, student information systems, and customer relationship software is preferred.
Additional Information:
To be considered for the position candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. Work will primarily be performed remotely with some in-person meetings/retreat attendance required at the Outreach Building at University Park, PA.
This position is being filled at the Admissions Assistant - Senior Support profile level.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 - $61,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and...) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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