What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transcript Evaluator position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Transcript Evaluator systematically provides and maintains new & transfer credit evaluation processes that meet the needs of the University, and State policy. Systematic evaluation and articulation of posted new & transfer credits to student accounts. Evaluating student degrees who become core complete at UT Tyler, including documentation of milestones on transcripts.
Provide training and consultation to advising community on core course requirements and core complete status.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
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Responsible for transfer credit evaluation processes and review of credits applied to the Texas Core Curriculum.
Documents milestone achievements on transcripts. - Provide and maintain a credit evaluation process that meets the University and State requirements.
- Assigns course credits, equivalences, exceptions, and test scores to degree requirements after students are admitted for new and transfer students and performs core hour and graduation review audits throughout the student life-cycle.
- Maintain quality review for graduating students.
- Correspond with colleges, academic advising community, and other internal constituents regarding Core Curriculum requirements, credits earned by examination (AP, CLEP, etc.), international credit evaluations, and transfer credits.
- Provide training and consultation to advising community on core course requirements and core complete status.
- Perform research of course descriptions, syllabus text, catalog copy, institutional websites, State of Texas resource websites (Administrative Code, TCCNS, WECM, etc.), training documentation, and other data sources.
- Supports and executes customer service directives of other Office of the Registrar & Enrollment Management programs such the One-Stop Services Center, University Contact Center, the testing of functional technology, and the Graduation Help Desk.
- Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities related to those enumerated above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility of the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- Two (2) years of experience in a position requiring considerable record keeping accuracy.
- Strong background customer service experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Exhibited proficiency with PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, and ImageNow software.
- Knowledge and experience in the area of the University Registrar operations.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to process multiple concurrent projects according to all relevant policies and procedures and maintain high standards for both accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
- Capacities to learn rapidly, maintain a wide knowledge base, show adaptability, and collaborate well with others.
- Strong preference for customer service.
Other Information
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
