About the role
Walden
More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree online at Walden.
We offer more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Opportunity at a Glance
Under general supervision, determine student applicants' admissibility to the University. Evaluate transcripts and award transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provide decisions to appropriate administrative offices. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.
Responsibilities
- Reviews all applications and administers the admissions decisions process as developed and defined by the individual Schools.
- Special admissions cases and requests for exceptions to policies will be reviewed by the Manager of Admissions, and in ambiguous cases, the Faculty Chair/Dean will make the final determination.
- Awards transfer of credit based on standards and guidelines developed by the schools; provides decisions to appropriate administrative offices.
- Prepares official determination regarding admissions and transfer of credit for review.
- Provides unofficial assessment of transfer of credit for prospective students. Reviews admission requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and related issues.
- Responds to inquiries from faculty and internal student service groups.
- Supervises the transcription of transfer awards into the student information system once official evaluations are completed.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 2+ years Higher Ed experience within an Admission, Academic Advising, or Registrar Office. Required
- Ability to evaluate student transcripts and records.
- Skill in the use of computerized systems and databases.
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
- Excellent written communication and oral presentation skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Benefits
Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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