Transfer Credit & Degree Audit Coordinator

Job Description

Provide specialized support for transfer credit evaluation and degree audit functions during the Student Information System (SIS) Implementation project. This temporary position will ensure continuity of service for transfer students and degree-seeking students while permanent staff participate in system migration activities. The coordinator will work closely with admissions, academic advising, faculty, and students to maintain accurate degree progress tracking and transfer credit articulation. Essential Job Functions: 50% A. Process pre-admission transfer credit evaluations for incoming transfer and first-year students. Evaluate transcripts for transfer credit, including AP, IB, Cambridge, and other standardized test credits. Coordinate with the Associate Registrar for Graduation & Transfer, along with academic department leaders and faculty, for approval of credits related to Goucher-specific curriculum requirements. Enter approved transfer credits into the student information system. 40% C. Maintain and update the student information system (PowerCampus) to reflect student progress. Enter clearances, substitutions, and waiver exceptions as approved by appropriate academic authorities. Ensure software accurately reflects curricular requirements and individual student circumstances. 10% A. Assist with commencement planning activities as needed. Provide backup support for other registrar functions during peak periods. Participate in training and professional development related to transfer articulation and degree audit best practices.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree with coursework or experience in higher education, counseling, or academic advising.
• Professional
• Experience: Two years of experience in higher education in a role involving academic records, advising, admissions, or student services. Demonstrated ability to interpret academic policies and degree requirements.

Preferred

• Experience with transfer credit evaluation or degree audit processes. Experience working with academic planning software such as PowerCampus, ARTSYS, TES, or similar systems. Knowledge of FERPA and records management practices.
• Computer
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to learn and navigate student information systems, degree audit software, and transfer articulation databases. Strong analytical skills for reviewing transcripts and degree requirements.
• Other
• Skills,
• Abilities,
• Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing academic records. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex academic requirements clearly. Customer service orientation with commitment to supporting student success. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse constituencies, including students, faculty, and staff. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Candidates must reside in one of the following states: Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania or Virginia.

Salary

• $35.00
• Job
• Category:
• Application
• Instructions: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following application materials (only for external candidates): Cover Letter Resume 3 references Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position. Goucher College is committed to increasing the equity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community. Apply Internally using the Find Jobs Report Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. As part of the job application process, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. To make a request, please contact Maggie Elligson, Director of Human Resources, Maggie.elligson@goucher.edu or 410-337-6445. At Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and equity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences.
• Our
• Commitments to
• One
• Another: As members of the
• Goucher
• College community, we hold the following commitments as core:
• Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond.

Inclusion

Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded.

Communication

• We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a variety of voices is heard and valued.
• Service and
• Social
• Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding.

Responsibility

• Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community.
• Invitation to
• Candidates: Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing equity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond. Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site.