Manager of Transfer Credit/U.Select Lead - Registrar’s Office

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, a member of the University of Wisconsin System, is located 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in scenic west central Wisconsin. Year around arts, cultural and recreational events are easily accessible. UW-RF’s 6,900 undergraduate and graduate students pursue degrees in four colleges: Arts and Sciences; Education and Professional Studies; Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science; and Business and Economics. The University provides an excellent environment for learning, emphasizing the importance of faculty-student interaction in classrooms, laboratories, academic advising, and co-curricular activities. A favorable student-faculty ratio affords opportunity for meaningful interchange between faculty and students. Strong interests in teaching, research and community service are highly valued.

The Position: Manager of Transfer Credit/U.Select lead (UW System title: Associate Admin. Program Specialist)

Specific Responsibilities:

Transfer Coordinator:

• Evaluate transfer credits for new, continuing and re-entry students.
• Oversee the transfer of credit process within the Registrar’s Office and supervise staff on entering catalog information for the Transfer Articulation process and data entering of transfer credits.
• Work with departments with agreements for transfer institutions and their programs. Work with Provost, academic department chairs, and academic deans to develop new transfer agreements and maintain agreements on website for students and faculty to view.
• Work with Admissions, Colleges, and academic departments on TES - Transfer Evaluation System from CollegeSource to ensure it is up-to-date.
• Lead U.Select implementation and ongoing maintenance and be our liaison to UW System.
• Maintain the UW Transfer Information System (TIS).
• Maintain the UW System major’s database used for the electronic application, MajorMania, introduction matrix, etc.

Adviser:

• Determine application of transfer work towards specific degree requirements. Facilitate transfer students’ application of credits and work with Admissions to provide DARS for new transfer students.
  
• Advise transfer students of the appeal procedures of transfer work towards degree requirements.
• Discuss with new freshman or academic advisers the application of Advanced Placement credits within their degree path.
• Meet with currently enrolled students to discuss transfer credits and how they will transfer in and apply to their degree requirements.

Other:

• Duties as assigned by the Registrar.
• Work to enhance knowledge of PeopleSoft to contribute to the success of Student Records with the upgrades to our Student Information System.
• Coordinate the training and set up of the twice yearly commencement ceremonies for ushers, and additional staff as necessary.

Qualifications (Required):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years transfer credit experience within higher education.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to diverse student populations and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to enhancing student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnic and cultural heritages.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred):

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working with U.Select, UW-System Transfer Information System and Transfer Evaluation Software.
• Ability to lead and take initiative on projects within the Registrar's Office and Campus Community.
• Familiarity with UW-River Falls programs.

To Apply:
Online applications are required at: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/
Submit a resume (or curriculum vitae), letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience and a separate statement addressing your ability to contribute to the enhancement of student awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures. Include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who can specifically comment upon ability, experience, and professional preparation. Your official transcripts from each university where you earned a degree will be required if hired.

Inquiries should be addressed to:
Kelly Browning, Search and Screen Committee Chair
Assistant Registrar, UWRF
kelly.browning@uwrf.edu

The names of all nominees and applicants who have not requested confidentiality in writing, and identities of all finalists must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates.

Application Review Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted with official review beginning on June 22, 2012. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by this date.

The University is committed to creating an educational community which enhances student awareness and appreciation of diverse ethnicities and cultures and which actively supports tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each person without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse ethnic and cultural heritages are especially sought in applicants.

UW - River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran status, and membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin. All persons, especially women, persons of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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