Transfer Credit Specialist

Description

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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together! 

Transfer Credit Specialist

The Transfer Credit Specialist within the Office of the Registrar at Westcliff University is responsible for the evaluation and articulation of transfer coursework and examination credit for new and continuing students. The position supports institutional transfer policies, maintains the integrity of academic records, and assists in quality assurance processes related to curriculum updates and catalog publication.

This role involves detailed transcript review, accurate data entry within the Student Information System (SIS), regular communication with academic leadership and enrollment units, and collaborative support of broader Registrar operations. The Specialist operates under the guidance of the Records Supervisor and applies established institutional equivalencies and policies consistently.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate domestic and international transcripts and examination credit in accordance with institutional transfer policies and approved equivalency tables.
• Enter transfer credit decisions accurately into the Student Information System and maintain proper documentation and imaging of academic records.
• Apply established articulation agreements and assist in maintaining transfer equivalency data
•  Communicate transfer credit determinations clearly to students and collaborate with Academic Deans, Program Chairs, Advisors, and Admissions as needed.
• Respond to transfer-related inquiries via shared service channels and participate in phone queue coverage as assigned.
• Support Registrar operations, including graduation processing and catalog quality assurance activities.
• Escalate complex or precedent-setting cases as necessary and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
•  At least 2-3 years experience in a records-related role within post-secondary education
•  Previous experience with Student Information Systems (SIS) preferred.

 LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis unless otherwise contractually bound. Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer