Transfer Credit Coordinator

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• Experience with Workday Student preferred.
• COM

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ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum. JOB SUMMARY The Transfer Coordinator is a student-centered professional responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Registrar's Office while leading transfer credit evaluation and coordination processes. This role serves as a primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff, providing high-quality customer service and guidance on registration, academic records, and transfer pathways. The position manages transfer credit evaluation for undergraduate and graduate students, supports new and continuing student registration processes, maintains the accuracy of degree audits, and collaborates across departments to ensure a seamless academic experience. The role also contributes to system operations, data integrity, and cross-functional initiatives that support student success and institutional effectiveness. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Serve as a primary point of contact for the Registrar's Office, assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors in person, by phone, and via email Provide front office triage, responding to inquiries related to registration, records, transfer credit, and academic policies Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered environment Communicate university policies and procedures clearly to diverse constituencies Monitor and respond to shared inboxes, including registrar@simmons.edu and transfercredit@simmons.edu Evaluate undergraduate and graduate transfer credit for prospective, admitted, and current students Prepare and distribute Transfer Credit Evaluations outlining awarded credit and degree requirement fulfillment Post transfer credits and establish course equivalencies in the student information system Advise students on transfer pathways, degree progress, and academic requirements Process Transfer Credit Petitions and study abroad credit, including transcript review and degree audit updates Award AP, IB, and CLEP credits as applicable Build and maintain transfer articulation tables and external equivalencies Track transfer trends and support reporting efforts Process registrations, add/drop forms, and enrollment updates Support New Student Registration and orientation processes Maintains the College of the Fenway (COF) cross-registration process Maintain accuracy of student records and academic data Collaborate with Technology to troubleshoot student information system and portal issues Support data cleanup initiatives and ensure data integrity Liaise with Student Financial Services to resolve discrepancies between academic and billing records Perform periodic audits to identify and resolve duplicate or inconsistent records Assist with office operations, including mail distribution and document management Support special projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives Maintain Registrar's Office website content and informational resources OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the Registrar's Office. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree required (Bachelor's degree preferred) Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations Excellent communication and customer service skills

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