Credentials Specialist (FT),

Overview Credentials Specialist (FT), CFRN40844REC The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate college coursework relative to equivalent curricular components and degree/certificate requirements to determine eligibility for transfer credit and graduation. Communicate with students, faculty and staff regarding degree requirements, transfer articulation and graduation procedures. Perform prerequisite course evaluations to determine acceptability, placement and equivalency of coursework. This includes but is not limited to reviewing placement and admission test scores, transfer coursework, COD coursework, demonstrated competency, and international college credit as well as verifying eligibility for Student-at-Large status. Review a student's prerequisite request and determine if we can verify their eligibility for course entry, if we can facilitate approval through the division office, or if student needs to be directed to a faculty member for further review. Communicate with students on the in-progress course verification process for prerequisites, including the expectations, required documents and deadline for acceptance. Follow up with students to ensure compliance with submitting required documentation to prevent the loss of their enrollment. Evaluate transfer credit relative to equivalent curricular components. Utilize resources including but not limited to electronic resources (TES, Transferology, College Source), college catalogs, course descriptions and syllabi as well as College of DuPage faculty and administrators as needed. Record Degree/Certificate applications, ensuring proper recording of application information. Evaluate and make preliminary determination on student's eligibility for awarding of a degree or certificate. Identify circumstances where a course substitution/waiver would be suitable. Communicate with the appropriate faculty/academic administrator to facilitate the approval process. Ensure that exceptions, when made, are posted accurately to the student's academic record. Verify accuracy of degree audit reports produced in Colleague. Advise and communicate with students, advisors, counselors and instructors regarding transfer and graduation evaluations and procedures so that all requirements for graduation are met and unanticipated problems are resolved. Assist the Veteran's services office with the evaluation of student records for acceptable academic progress and course applicability towards degree/certificate requirements for the purpose of awarding federal and state veterans educational benefits in compliance with Veterans Administration rules and regulations. Evaluate student records for course applicability towards health science admissions requirements for each individual health science program as well as towards general degree/certificate requirements. Handle substantial phone/in-person contact with students, faculty and staff. Requires a commitment to providing exemplary customer service. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Bachelor Degree required. Experience Two years experience reviewing academic credentials, working with catalog and degree audit requirements required. Three years experience evaluating academic coursework for the awarding of credit and applicability to degree requirements preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Working Conditions PC, multi-line phone, calculator, laser printer, FAX machine, copy machine, imaged document software, microfiche reader. General Office. This position requires a background check and drug screen. Hybrid Remote Eligible Yes Hiring Range 8 Hourly/Starting salary beginning at $23.87/hourly based on education and experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified. College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr