• Transfer Credit Evaluator/Administrative Assistant

    Utica University (Utica, NY)


    Position Information

    **Job Title** Transfer Credit Evaluator/Administrative Assistant

    **Posting Number** S00548

    **Position Type** Full Time

    **Hours/Schedule** Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

    **Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

    **Date Position Available** 02/20/2025

    **Posted Salary** $20.00/hr

    **FLSA Status** Non - Exempt

    **Benefits Eligible** Yes

    **If yes, please select:** All Benefits

     

    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the Director for Transfer Services, the Transfer Credit Evaluator/Administrative Assistant will review and evaluate undergraduate and graduate coursework for credit to ensure compliance with Utica University policies and procedures and AACRAO best practices. This position will be responsible for the evaluation of transfer credit for all matriculated students.

     

    **Location** Utica, NY

    Application Deadline

    *Full consideration by*:

    **Open Until Filled** No

    Major Responsibilities

    + Greets visitors, providing initial triage, distribution of information & resource referral for all walk-in, telephone, mail, email contacts. Facilitates resolution of problems.

    + Provides evaluations of transfer credit for all matriculated transfer students.

    + Completes timely & accurate credit evaluations following institution requirements and quality standards.

    + Manages and processes requests for permission to study, enrollment verification and deferments, address and name changes, and grade mailers.

    + Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Driving Responsibilities

    Travel

    **Supervises** This position does not supervise.

    Education & Experience Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.

    + Minimum of one year office experience is required.

    + Experience with the evaluation of transfer credit, transfer admissions or academic advising and university policy is preferred.

     

    Minimum Skills/Abilities

     

    Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures regarding transfer credit.

     

    + Ability to develop and maintain in-depth familiarity with the university undergraduate catalog and apply policy to specific tasks.

    + Ability to be a team player in a busy office.

    + Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

    + Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

    + Must be able to work flexible hours if necessary.

     

    Applicant Documents Instructions

     

    Candidates are required to a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information.

     

    **Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

    EEO/AA Statement

    Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

    Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

    Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

     

    Posting Specific Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    3. HigherEdJobs.com

    4. InsideHigherEd.com

    5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    6. Ithaca Journal

    7. Personal Referral

    8. Utica University Website

    9. Albany Times Union

    10. Binghamton Press & Sun

    11. careerbuilders.com

    12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    14. Elmira Star Gazette

    15. Utica University Online Employment Website

    16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    18. Indeed.com

    19. Current Utica University Employee

    20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

    21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

    22. Twitter

    23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

    24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

    25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

    27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

    28. Facebook

    29. Job Fair

    30. Search Firm

    31. NCAA

    32. PRISM Network

    33. HBCU Connect

    34. DiverseJobs

    35. Other

    36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Letter of Reference #1