Academic Evaluator

About the role

In alignment with university policies and procedures, the Academic Evaluator is responsible for analyzing student academic records and evaluating prior credit for active undergraduate and graduate students. This role ensures accurate application of transfer credit toward degree requirements while maintaining consistency and integrity across academic programs. For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. Today, our faculty, researchers and professiona l staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace. Please note that this will be an in-office, in-person position. Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle! Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period. Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Responsibilities

• Manage a continuous, high-volume caseload of documents submitted through the Imaging Workflow system, applying independent judgment and complex academic policies.
• Evaluate transfer credit for applicability toward degree requirements.
• Produce accurate advising reports and maintain up-to-date student academic records to support high-quality student service.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, high-performing team to meet established evaluation turnaround time expectations.
• Maintain working knowledge of academic curricula across multiple catalog years.
• Participate in team and Registrar's Office meetings and serve on committees to represent departmental interests.
• Support departmental projects and assist with system testing during new implementations or updates.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, including the Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM), Policy and Operations Manual (POM), Curriculum Standards Manual (CSM), and applicable academic catalogs.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to shifting workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in student information systems and imaging/workflow platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to service excellence and team success.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate's degree or relevant evaluator/academic records experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in academic records, transfer evaluation, registrar services, admissions, advising, or higher education operations required or strongly preferred.
• To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311705. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
• Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
• Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a wo

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