Admissions Coordinator (Credit Evaluations Coordinator)

at  The City University of New York CUNY

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft).
• At least one (1) year experience in a higher education setting preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed
• Ideal candidate will have excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills as well as strong multi-tasking skills.
• Proficient in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply college policies and procedures relating to transfer credits and graduation requirements

• Admissions Application Support: Coordinate application processing, including document review, scanning, and uploading to admissions systems.
• Recruitment Event Participation: Represent the admissions office at on-campus events such as open houses, information sessions, and yield activities.
• Student Records Management: Create and maintain student records in CUNYfirst, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional standards.
• Transfer Credit Evaluation: Assess transcripts and advanced placement documents (e.g., AP, CLEP, IB) for authenticity and course equivalency in line with established policies.
• Credit Data Processing: Record, enter, and validate transfer credit data, applying credits toward general education and program requirements.
• Advising on Transfer Credits: Provide personalized reports, unofficial credit evaluations, and pre-transfer course recommendations to prospective and current students.
• Collaborative Transition Support: Work with campus offices to ensure smooth transitions for admitted students from acceptance to registration.
• System Optimization: Maintain equivalency rules in the CUNYfirst credit system and improve workflows to enhance the transfer credit process.
• Comprehensive Credit Evaluations: Conduct credit evaluations for freshmen and transfer students, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Database Management and Issue Resolution: Manage student information systems and resolve record-related issues while providing updates on transfer credit statuses.