Credentials Evaluator
Company Description:
City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.
Job Description:
The Credentials Evaluator has the gratification of working with the Office of the Registrar team responsible for helping students reach their lifelong educational goals. This position provides the opportunity to interact with many departments on a wide range of tasks and projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and process transcripts and other student materials according to university transfer and admission policies. Evaluate student records for diploma and degree eligibility.
- Receive, evaluate, and determine the acceptability of transfer credits from other institutions and units to be transferred to college records from external examinations and military experience.
- Review coursework for academic equivalencies using appropriate reference materials per university transfer and admission policy.
- Process approved course substitutions, waivers, and updated program plans, coordinating with admissions staff as needed.
- Evaluate student records for diploma eligibility and post-degrees.
- Learn, interpret, and apply University policies, particularly those pertaining to FERPA, admissions, and student records, in a variety of procedural situations.
- Serve as a primary reference source to assist students, staff, and faculty with transfer credit evaluation.
- Perform data entry, word-processing, and filing/record-keeping, as necessary, to maintain complete and accurate student records.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of office work experience, preferably in a college or university.
- Knowledge of educational coursework is preferred to accurately determine transfer credits and equivalents.
- Must demonstrate a high level of customer service, attention to detail, and organizational and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to:
- maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- perform job duties with minimal supervision, effectively prioritize work, multi-task, and adjust to changing workloads and deadlines.
- read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals.
- write routine reports and correspondence.
- communicate effectively with diverse student, staff, and faculty populations.
- Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office products.
- Foreign language proficiency is a plus.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
- May, on occasion lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 to 15 lbs.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Work is performed in a typical office setting. The campus is located in downtown Seattle.
Salary:
$22 to $24 per hour DOE
Benefits Information:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary programs and employee recognition programs, etc.
Application Instructions:
CityU of Seattle only accepts application materials through this online application process. Please submit a complete application to be considered for this position. A complete application includes:
- Completed Electronic Application Form
- Current Resume
- Cover Letter
Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.
If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu.
City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, native & aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
