Transfer Credit Coordinator

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/Deans 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.)

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to receiving and reviewing transcripts, determining course equivalencies and substitute courses, and inputting data for Competency-Based Education (CBE) grading.
• Review both official and unofficial collegiate transcripts and confirm school/program accreditation acceptance in accordance with our policy.
• Manage, evaluate, and process transfer credits for current and prospective students, including those with military transcripts and students changing their academic programs.
• Process program changes.
• Collaborate with academic program directors regarding undocumented course equivalencies.
• Manage, evaluate, and process data to produce accurate transcripts for both internal and external use, while adhering to institutional and federal procedures and policies.
• Create, maintain, and update the university's inventory of transfer credits by utilizing the articulation database for transfer course information and equivalent course data (TES database).
• Develop and manage the degree audit system to ensure accuracy and compliance in posting transfer credits.
• Create Academic Planning Documents based on the academic catalog.

Other Functions: 

• Running specific reports
• Assist with departmental calendar planning and executing specific processes
• Performs similar or related work as departmental needs arise.
• Assists with the graduation processes as needed.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training, remaining up to date with regulatory requirements and industry 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, and TES.
• Basic knowledge of College Board and Colleague.

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: 

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.)