MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Transfer Specialist
MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Transfer Specialist
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Working Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Transfer SpecialistInstitution:
Normandale Community CollegeClassification Title:
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional EmployeesCity:
BloomingtonFLSA:
Non Job ExemptFull Time / Part Time:
Full timeEmployment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited AcademicSalary Range:
$23.63 - $34.18We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women people of color persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.
NOTICE OF VACANCY
Transfer Specialist
Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 1
Unlimited Full-time
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday Friday)
*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)
*This posting may be used to fill two vacancies.
Salary Range: Hourly from $23.63 to $34.18; Annually from $49339 to $71368
*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience
(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch this is the correct range.)
The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday August 8 2025 to Monday August 18 2025 at 11:59 PM.
THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT
The purpose of this position is to serve as an authority on transfer and administer all aspects of the evaluation and acceptance of transfer of credits for new readmitted and current students in accordance with state and federal laws and Minn State and Normandale Community College policies and procedures. Adhering to the mission and vision of the college the transfer specialist will apply comprehensive knowledge and engage in innovative thinking to assist in the strategic planning process and enable Normandale Community College to meet its goals and objectives for students internal and external constituencies and the larger community. This position collaborates on the management of the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) and utilizes transfer software (uAchieve) to encode transfer evaluation course equivalencies and college program degree and graduation requirements. This position will advise prospective and current transfer students on the evaluation and application of transfer credits ensuring they understand how their previously earned coursework aligns with Normandales degree requirements.
This position will actively advance the colleges strategic goals including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture through individual and departmental efforts.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: (expected to have to enter job)
2 1/2 years experience in student affairs or student services (e.g. transfer advising or records and registration offices). A liberal arts associates or baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for 6 months experience.
Understanding of transfer student processes academic program requirements curriculum common course outlines syllabi and other academic resources; and degree auditing.
Ability to create and meet deadlines coordinate and manage competing priorities keep confidentiality
Experience applying quality customer service practices and principles by telephone or email or in one-on-one and group settings.
Experience with process improvement in order to evaluate current practices and recommend and implement innovative and creative solutions.
Language proficiency sufficient to research interpret apply and explain complex rules; to write procedures; introduce and recommend new policies.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds and with varied needs.
Preferred: (desired but not expected to have to enter job)
Liberal education baccalaureate degree from an accredited college university.
Three years experience as a transfer credit evaluator or academic advisor.
Knowledge of document imaging system(s) and workflow processes within a document imaging system.
Working knowledge of degree auditing software and transfer repositories including inputting transfer information quickly and accurately into systems researching course information to determine course equivalencies verifying data accuracy and identifying and correcting data entry errors.
Experience with database queries and reports.
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory laws such as Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Minnesota Governmental Data Privacy Act (MGDPA) and Minnesota State and college policies and procedures relating to admissions enrollment and transfer.
Experience writing and/or revising transfer policy.
Project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform accurate calculations with the ability to calculate GPAs and formulas in the evaluation of transfer credit.
Ability to analyze and make recommendations to management for new or revised administrative and program practices and procedures for smooth and efficient office operation.
WHY NORMANDALE
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical dental vision insurance short- and long-term disability generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pre-tax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.
For information on benefits visit SEGIPs website SEGIP. This position is also part of MAPE. The outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits please view the retirement brochure through MMB.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment personnel practices or access to and participation in programs services and activities with regard to race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity or gender addition discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance please contact Human Resources at or . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
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0Posting Contact Name:
John NormanPosting Contact Email:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
