Job Details
Job Location
East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT
Description
The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The Transfer Credit Coordinator works with the faculty, the Registrar, and Program Directors/Chairs to determine if and how traditional, academic coursework and experiential learning will transfer to Goodwin University. In addition, the Transfer Credit Coordinator may determine if and how transfer credit may be substituted to satisfy degree/certificate requirements for both current and prospective students.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Manages, evaluates, and processes transfer credit for current and prospective students, including those with military transcripts and/or students changing their programs.
• Processes Program Changes to reevaluate transfer credits.
• Collaborates with academic program directors for undocumented course equivalencies.
• Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Receiving and reviewing transcripts, determining equivalencies/substitute courses, data input for CBE grading.
• Manages, evaluates, and processes data to produce accurate transcripts for internal and external use while adhering to institutional and federal procedures and policies.
• Creates, maintains, and updates the college inventory of transfer credits by utilizing the articulation database for both the transfer course information and the equivalent course data (TES database)
• Create and manage the degree audit system for accuracy and compliance with posting transfer credits.
• Develop Academic Planning Documents based on the academic catalog.

Other Functions :

• Assisting in degree audit evaluations
• Running specific reports
• Provide assistance for departmental calendar planning and executing specific processes
• Performs similar or related work as departmental needs arise.
• Assists with the graduation processes as needed.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with regulatory requirements as well as trends.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and under tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and related documents
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, TES, and student databases

Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy with many detail-oriented tasks

Physical and Mental Requirements:
Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather ConditionsXWork with fumes or airborne particlesXWork near moving mechanical partsXRisk of electrical shockXVibrationX
Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing XWalkingXSittingXTalking & HearingXUsing hands/fingers to handle/feelXClimbing or balancingXBending, pulling, pushingXDrivingX
Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds XUp to 25 poundsXUp to 50 poundsXUp to 75 poundsXUp to 100 poundsXOver 100 poundsX
Vision Requirements:
_X_Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or
left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and
spatial relationships)
No special vision requirements
Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)