FT Credentials Evaluator

Position Summary: The Credentials Evaluator is responsible for evaluating and processing transcripts for all students, ensuring appropriate transfer credit is awarded, credit is posted, and students’ eligibility to graduate is verified. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Note: This job posting is open until filled. Applications are reviewed upon receipt. Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees. Marketing Statement Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). CHECK OUT COCHISE COLLEGE HERE! 2023 Fortune Ranks Sierra Vista Best Places to Live For Families Our City: Best Place for Families to Live in U.S. About Cochise County – Explore Cochise Duties and Responsibilities: Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position: Follows the established American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations and college policies and procedures to correctly align credit recommendations to the appropriate degree plan Evaluates official JST transcripts based upon ACE Military Guide recommendations to determine the number of college credits earned towards a degree through training and experience Determines admissibility and transferability of credit for courses completed at other educational institutions; evaluates college and military transcripts and prior learning assessment credit, awards appropriate credit and posts credit electronically to student records; collects and performs audits of all degree and certificate applications; meets with students and/or faculty to resolve problems or address issues related to transfer credit, degree awards or posting of credits to the permanent record Supports the awarding of degrees and certificates following verification that the student has fulfilled all academic requirements; posts all degrees/certificates to the electronic student records system; works with system administrator to ensure the degree audit computer module is following current college degree requirements Responds to student/advisor questions about evaluations and transferability; meets with deans and other administrators to discuss policy and procedure issues as they arise Organizes and manages student records, including scanning and archiving archives records and files, and authorizes elimination of outdated records Maintains student information system with changes or additions in school information, codes and accreditations Performs other related duties as assigned General Expectations: Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, business administration or related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Three years of experience in transcript processing, admissions or registration in a higher education setting An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of Arizona Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers standards for awarding transfer credit Knowledge of Joint Services Transcripts and other military transcripts Knowledge of enrollment reporting requirements Skill in preparing accurate and clear reports, letters and other documents Skill in performing basic math Skill in analyzing data and drawing sound conclusions Ability to use the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide to map and award college credit to military-connected learners based on their military training, experience, and occupation towards current Cochise College degree programs Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional manner