The Transfer Credit Specialist is expected to have a thorough understanding of the student life cycle and specialized understanding of transfer credit evaluation, admissions credentials, academic credentials, test credits, progress to degree, articulations and equivalencies (program and course), degree requirements, curriculum governance, and the system maintenance associated with these academic functions for all schools of NYU. With supervision from the Assistant Registrar and Senior Specialist, this position will maintain student records in University systems, including records related to academic standing, degree progress (including major/minor/concentration changes, leaves, withdrawals, etc.), transfer/test credit equivalencies and allocations, graduation checkout, and building and maintaining degree programs and requirements (general education, majors, minors, concentrations, etc.). Serve as an information resource specialist for awarding transfer credit for external courses and tests, configuring equivalencies and requisites, degree requirements, and degree audit to the entire University. Develop documentation, communication and training materials in order to train other staff and school users in University policy and procedure, as well as utilization of the University Student Information System (PeopleSoft CampusSolutions). Initiate, lead, and/or participate in special projects.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree in a related field

Required Experience:
2+ years records management, transfer credit evaluation, and/or transfer admissions experience in a college or university Registrar's Office, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to creatively and logically solve problems and multi-task effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and diverse populations. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated data management skills and related reporting capabilities; and strong analytical skills. Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and student information systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines. Ability to be tactful and diplomatic in dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency in Records Enrollment, Academic Advisement, Student Admissions in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions; Slate and transfer credit databases. Demonstrated ability to present to large or small groups. Proven record of exemplary customer service. Ability to facilitate implementations and/or procedural change and strong technical skills.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $73,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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