Position Title: Transfer Credit Evaluator

Employee Classification: Data Management Specialist

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 521450-UNIVERSITY STUDENT RECORDS OFFICE

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Remote

Offsite Location (if applicable): Primarily employees home

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  43,908.80

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  New Mexico State University is looking to fill a Transfer Credit Evaluator for our University Student Records Office. 12 month, Full time position, with benefits (including health insurance and retirement benefits). Bachelor’s degree in related field and one (1) year of related experience required. NMSU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Classification Summary:
Under general direction, responsible for coordination of the collection, maintenance, analysis and distribution of administrative information used to produce university reports and special project reports which require analysis and comparison.

Classification Standard Duties:
Assumes general responsibility for the collecting, editing, processing, and distribution of data required in the university data information systems. Assumes direct responsibility for the collection, editing, processing and distribution of several university administrative information system through a liaison role with academic and administrative offices and data-processing personnel. Consults with academic and administrative departments concerning the importance of data requirements, and aids in providing feedback information to them. Provides assistance in the preparation of special analyses and reports to the university administration and various departments. Recommends and implements new operating methods to improve data flow, collection, editing, processing and distribution. Recommends and implements new standards and procedures for administrative information. Assists in the design, development and implementation of computerized data files and information systems within the university administration. Performs related work as required.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:One (1) year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of university and department policies and procedures. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization and administration; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Knowledge of laboratory and field research; university structure and function.; SKILLS:short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:Ability to direct, evaluate, train and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information; respond quickly to requests from university administrators, legislators and stakeholders; communicate verbally and in writing about technical topics to general audience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Student Records Specialist is a critical position in the maintenance and integrity of the policies, processes and systems by which NMSU evaluates, articulates and records credit for prior learning of new and continuing students enrolling on any campus within the NMSU system.

University Student Records staff are responsible for accurate and consistent management of student records from enrollment through degree completion and transcript delivery. The activities of these positions are highly regulated by state and federal reporting requirements and require assurance that laws are being applied to every student record appropriately and consistently. Legal actions and lawsuits are regularly levied against the management of individual student records and staff actions must be defensible.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Krystal Espinoza, 575-646-2439, espkry22@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.