Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Transcript Evaluator position.

The Transcript Evaluator is responsible for determining an applicant’s eligibility and/or transferable credit by examining transcripts, conferences, and/or correspondence with faculty and students. The hired professional will serve in a college-wide capacity and use the student information system, Ellucian Colleague, to manage student transfer credit records. This position also requires a demonstrated ability to support Perceptive Intelligent Capture for Transcripts (ICT) workflow, including identifying and adding new institutions and/or applicants and managing transcript maintenance and error queues.

Essential Duties

Functional Responsibilities

MCCC’s Transcript Evaluator’s duties include:

• Evaluating official transcripts and standardized test results from accredited colleges and universities to determine transfer credit eligibility
• Comparing course content to identify and add transfer credit equivalencies to the student record and institution record where appropriate
• Assigning developmental noncourses for students with a minimum of an Associate’s degree 
• Managing and processing transcripts in the ICT workflow
• Assisting transfer prospects, applicants, and students with questions regarding transfer credits
• Assisting advisors with questions regarding transfer credit equivalencies
• Maintain regular contact with division coordinators concerning course equivalencies, articulation agreements, student questions, and preliminary transcript equivalencies
• Remaining current with all program requirements and curriculum changes at the college
• Corresponding with officials of institutions of higher education concerning course credits and content comparability
• Researching and reviewing reference manuals and state guidelines to ensure accurate and appropriate transferring of credit
• Working with the academic community to design efficient and effective transfer tools and products 
• Providing counselors, academic advisors, faculty, and staff with accurate and current information regarding the use and transferability of courses taken at other colleges and universities
• Broadening procedures and safeguards for capturing more equivalencies in Colleague and publishing them online

Performance Standards

The successful Transcript Evaluator will ensure that:

• Transfer credit regulations are adhered to and changes affecting MCCC students are communicated to the supervisor
• Evaluate and process transcripts in an accurate and timely manner
• Conduct relationships professionally with faculty, staff, students, administration, and outside agencies
• Carry out institutional procedures according to appropriate policies
• Maintain confidential aspects of the position
• Keep working relationships with peers, students, faculty, administration and others positive, purposeful, and aligned with enhance the MCCC image.

Minimum Qualifications

At the least, pursuers of this role should have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, business, or closely related field
• Two years’ related work experience in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting
• Ability to work well with government officials, the community, college personnel, and students
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

Standout candidates will have:

• Two or more years’ related experience in a community college or university setting
• Knowledge of curriculum program requirements
• Master’s degree in counseling or related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience working with a college/university student information system, specifically Ellucian/Colleague

Applications for the MCCC Transcript Evaluator opportunity are being taken online.

Montgomery County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum of more than 100 degree and certificate programs, a Virtual Campus, a Culinary Arts Institute, a Municipal Police Academy, and specialized workforce development programs, all of which leverage the College’s nationally ranked use of innovative technology. An Achieving the Dream (AtD) Leader College, the institution is positioned at the vanguard of national efforts to increase completion, improve learning outcomes, and remove barriers to access for more than 24,000 students annually. The college is also recognized regionally and nationally for its sustainability leadership, work with military veterans, and community service and service-learning opportunities. Montgomery County Community College was recognized by NISOD and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as one of 16 “2021 Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges.” Visit mc3.edu or join us on Twitter @mccc.

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is dedicated to excellence through diversity in education and employment. MCCC, an EEO Employer, provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all who are qualified. In keeping with the College’s diversity initiative, MCCC seeks and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, those who have had multicultural experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity.