Job description
Evaluator
Priority Application Deadline: February 1, 2023. Open until filled.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex technical duties involving the evaluation of student records and transcripts for graduation, transfer, and certification requirements; development and maintenance of transfer credit in Degree Audit system; perform clerical duties involving records maintenance and enrollment; provide technical assistance and information to students, staff, and the public.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in the classification, however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.
- Evaluate student records and transcripts for completion of degree requirements, placement recommendations, and completion of general education requirements for admission to other colleges and universities; interpret course descriptions, analyze transcripts for courses and units completed, course level, content, unit value, and grading system from catalogs, written communication, and various electronic references.
- Determine equivalency of courses completed at other educational institutions; check for course repetitions, prerequisites, and courses taken out of sequence; verify accreditation of other educational institutions attended by students.
- Coordinate, with input from the Veteran’s counselor, the entry of credit recognized for completion of military service in accordance with recommendations of the American Council on Education.
- Review non-traditional education materials for possible granting of college credits.
- Review, analyze and prepare various student petitions, including academic exceptions and renewals.
- Coordinate printing of certificates and awards with the Admissions and Records Technicians.
- Participate in meetings regarding student petitions and provides resource information.
- Record and maintain information on an evaluation database to respond to student inquiries and tracks completed and pending evaluations.
- Prepare general education certifications for California State University Breadth and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum.
- Analyze student records to determine general education pattern and the application of college courses and “pass along” courses.
- Interpret and communicate policies regarding evaluation and general education certification for counseling and advising staff and students.
- Research college course descriptions and forwards to students or other schools as requested.
- Work closely with counselors and advisors developing and interpreting the Degree Audit system. Develop course equivalencies to input into Degree Audit system along with a process to link to the Student Information System (Banner); scribe degree, certificate and general education requirements into the Degree Audit system; assist in the troubleshooting and testing of the system.
- Perform a variety of specialized clerical duties such as filing typing, data entry and retrieval, reception and general office support. Compose and mail correspondence.
- Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree or equivalent and three (3) years of work experience in a college or other environment working with college degree programs, college students and/or college student records.
- Possess the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of community college students.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prior experience working with Banner and DegreeWorks.
Physical Requirements
- Vision sufficient to read documents and computer terminal displays.
- Speech and hearing to communicate in person or by telephone.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to use a variety of office equipment, computer keyboards and to handle paper.
- Sit for long periods of time.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds such as paper and reports.
- Ability to bend and reach to retrieve and file supplies, equipment and documents.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates and employees with physical disabilities.
Environment
A community college campus serving a diverse student population with an emphasis on student success. Work is generally performed in a busy office environment.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
The salary range for the position is a Grade 24 on the 2022-23 Classified Salary Schedule, with a range of $25.74 - $34.36 per hour. This is a full-time, 12 month per year position, and is eligible for participation in District benefits. West Kern Community College District offers a comprehensive fringe benefits program that includes District paid medical, dental and vision coverage for all employees and their dependents, as well as a generous vacation plan. Employees are eligible for membership in either CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement systems.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
For consideration, please complete the online application through https://www.taftcollege.edu/human-resources/job_opportunities/. Completed applications must include:
- A Current resume
- Transcripts for all listed degrees (unofficial is acceptable)
- Contact information for three professional references, including your most recent supervisor.
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