Evaluations Specialist

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

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The Evaluations Specialist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, evaluating all incoming college and university transcripts. This position develops and maintains an updated cross reference system of courses from colleges, universities, and community colleges. The Evaluation Specialist processes information determining the exact status of transferred classes and provides accurate accounting of transferred classes to the college records system, academic departments, and to the student applicants.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Admissions and Enrollment, and is non‑exempt.

• Evaluate transcripts for new and returning transfer admissions applicants
• Recognize academic, technical, and quarter hour course work
• Determine and categorize acceptable transfer hours
• Consult with and advise students concerning transfer practices and policies
• Assist academic departments and other stakeholders in determining equivalent and non‑equivalent course work
• Assign credit based upon standardized transfer tests such as CLEP and Advanced Placement
• Evaluate credit earned through military training
• Train student workers and Admissions employees regarding the transfer process
• Assist entering students with the admission process
• Assist applicants in person, online, and over the telephone
• Answer phone, retrieve and respond to messages
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate degree
• Thorough understanding of college course organization and curriculum
• Knowledge of interpretation and evaluation of university catalogs
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students
• Skill and accuracy in making mathematical computations
• Familiarity with transfer software products, Banner preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to work with a diverse student population

• Minimum of one‑year experience in a college transfer and/or admission setting
• Experience in transcript evaluation
• Experience working in Banner

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Lamar Institute of Technology is an E‑Verify Employer.