Transfer Credit & Admissions Evaluator

Nevada State College (NSC) appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
  
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If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nsc.edu.

Job Description

Nevada State College (NSC) invites applications for the position of Transfer Credit and Admissions Evaluator. The Transfer Credit and Admissions Evaluator will conduct official transcript evaluations from post-secondary institutions for the purpose of determining an applicant's admissibility to the college. The incumbent will evaluate transfer coursework for transfer credit eligibility, calculate transfer GPA, and post all transfer credits, including test credits, into PeopleSoft (Student Information System). The incumbent will also work closely with the Degree Audit & Curriculum Analyst and academic advisors regarding inquiries to transfer course equivalencies and their degree applicability.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State College, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSC is a college where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret and evaluate official transcripts for new, current, and returning transfer students; research transfer institution and its course information for transfer eligibility as well as determine course equivalency in collaboration with academic departments/schools.
• Review, interpret and evaluate official test scores (AP, CLEP, IB, etc.) for new, current, and returning students
• Post transfer coursework and test credit/non-traditional credit evaluations in PeopleSoft
• Demonstrate careful and objective consideration of information to make admit decision of transfer applicants
• Reference, retain, recall, and apply the NSC and the Nevada System of Higher Education policies and procedures as they relate to transfer credit evaluation and articulation to ensure student admission and data accuracy
• Maintain awareness of changes in admission guidelines, transfer credit rules and system changes
• Maintain knowledge of transfer agreements/partnerships between NSC and other institutions
• Assist Records Analysts with updating and maintaining the Transfer Evaluation System (TES) and Transferology
• Assist with Petitions for Curriculum Substitutions
• Respond to emails and phone calls regarding transfer evaluation for admitted students
• Assist with other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, providing support in other functional areas as needed and assisting with graduation ceremonies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in Admissions or Records office
• Demonstrates competency with computer applications and databases
• Organized, detailed orientated, and a problem solver
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships through effective oral and written communication with team members, staff, students, faculty, and other community constituents
• Ability to work under minimal supervision handling and prioritizing multiple tasks and maintaining accuracy between interruptions
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC does not sponsor employment-related visas)

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of credit evaluation experience
• Experience in PeopleSoft (Student Information System)
• Working knowledge of FERPA

Some evenings and/or weekend hours and travel required.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary range for this position is $40,260. Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including 15.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nsc.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State College;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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