Yeshiva University - New York, NY

posted 6 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Credit Evaluator supports Yeshiva University students by processing transfer credit for student enrollment, supporting students, advisors, and divisions/programs through updates and reviews of degree progress audits. This is a part-time hybrid position, working 19 hours per week, with some flexibility in the schedule. The Credit Evaluator is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, equating, and processing credit for new, transferring, continuing, and returning students. This role involves providing professional assistance by serving as a resource for students, staff, and faculty in determining appropriate interpretation and application of College policies and procedures as they relate to credit. The evaluator will implement credit evaluation policies, oversee data entry of credit, support any new initiatives, process course substitutions, and maintain the student databases. Additional responsibilities include understanding detailed preparation for registration, graduation/certificate audits, special credit awards, and researching accreditation eligibility and articulation agreements. The Credit Evaluator will attend and participate in staff meetings, serve on teams and committees as assigned, attend training and professional development as required, and participate in projects. Maintaining confidentiality and the security of records is crucial, as is the ability to track institutional policy and procedures, curriculum programs, annual catalog, academic regulations, registration data systems, and graduation/degree requirements. This position is integral to the Office of the Registrar team and provides superior customer service as it supports the goals and objectives of the Division. The Credit Evaluator reports to the Associate Registrar.

Responsibilities

  • Process incoming transcripts and perform credit evaluations, follow up on missing credentials with students and forwarding institution
  • Maintain student records in our student information system and student transcript
  • Perform final evaluation checks for students on graduation list
  • Answer phones, provide basic information with screening and routing of calls
  • Assist with all in person inquiries
  • Respond to emails in the shared campus registrar inbox as well as personal inbox in a timely fashion
  • Scan documents and student files to our document imaging system
  • Assist the Assistant, Associate and University Registrars with data entry tasks as assigned
  • Conduct research and prepare reports for Registrar and Dean's Office
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Train on office and University policies and procedures
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 1-3 years of administrative experience in a Registrar's office are required
  • One year of transfer evaluation preferred
  • SIS experience required (Ellucian Banner experience preferred)
  • BDMS or other Imaging software experience preferred
  • DegreeWorks experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new software and technology
  • Exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting diverse people and programs
  • Ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Good judgment, initiative and attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively track time and resources to prioritize work assignments
  • Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and produce quality work from conception to completion on assigned projects.

Benefits

  • Immediate participation in the University's retirement plan
  • Four weeks paid vacation each year
  • Access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations
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