Part Time Transcript Evaluation Specialist

The Transcript Evaluation Specialist reports directly to the Registrar/Associate Registrar and is responsible for evaluating all incoming high school and college transcripts. The Specialist is also responsible for maintaining internal documentation about transcript evaluation determinations, and updating Transferology and other external systems that support the transfer of credit between other colleges, universities, and LCCC. This role plays a critical part in evaluating and articulating inbound transfer credits, collaborating with academic divisions to facilitate individual course equivalency reviews, ensuring accuracy and consistency in articulating transfer credits, and providing timely information to aid in students’ and advisors’ academic planning and enrollment processes. Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for the maintenance of external and internal systems that support the transfer of credit between institutions (ie, Transferology). Maintains course equivalencies and performs all encoding functions in accordance with the Ohio statewide transferability process for documenting course equivalencies. Responsible for the maintenance of LCCC’s presence on the Transferology, Ohio’s transfer equivalency system. Serves as the technical assistant to staff and advisors regarding Transferology and other credit equivalency systems. Serves as the interpreter of technical information from transcripts, data files (electronic transcript sharing), and encoders at other institutions and provides updates and revisions to LCCC’s articulation practices regarding information received. Serves as College resource on all issues related to inbound transfer credit evaluation, review, and transcription. Transcript Evaluation Specialist Evaluates all inbound transcripts for students entering LCCC. Maintains current knowledge of other institutions’ course offerings for the purpose of consultation and collaboration with academic divisions, academic advisors, and others in the determination of transfer credit assignment at LCCC. Contributes to the maintenance and accuracy of LCCC’s course equivalency guides. Manages and ensures timely transcription and accuracy of all transfer credit information to LCCC student records. Responsible for the creation of transfer resource documents for use by academic advisors, students, and other departments within the College. May collaborate and provide consultation to advisors and students in determining the use of transfer credit to fulfill LCCC course prerequisites, placement, or for transient/ guest students to enter LCCC courses with the purpose of transferring credits back to their home institution. Performs other duties as assigned by Registrar/ Associate Registrar and under the leadership of the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years experience in student services, academic advising, student records, academic affairs, or closely related area required. Knowledgeable of Articulation and Transfer systems and guidelines within a state system (preferably, Ohio) and demonstrated technological knowledge in applying guidelines to decision-making and preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in a student information systems and student services platforms, such as Transferology (or other equivalency database),PeopleSoft, or degree auditing systems strongly preferred.

The application file should include: cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered . Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.