Evaluation Specialist

Primary Function: As an Evaluation Specialist at Bellevue University, you will play a crucial role in ensuring academic success for our students. Your primary responsibility is to accurately determine the amount of transfer credit applicable to a student's degree program. This involves conducting thorough degree audits for both undergraduate and graduate students, ensuring data integrity, and providing exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions

• Transcript Evaluation: Conduct in-depth evaluations of official and unofficial transcripts, grade reports, and other academic documents from diverse institutions.
• Policy Adherence: Apply university policies, articulation agreements, and transfer credit guidelines to determine credit equivalencies.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex data from various sources to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Customer Service: Provide timely and informative responses to inquiries from students, faculty, and staff via phone, email, and in-person.
• System Utilization: Utilize university information systems to maintain accurate student records and generate reports.
• Confidentiality: Protect sensitive student information in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications/Skills

• Academic Background: Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in academic evaluation.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex academic requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry and evaluation.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and experience with student information systems.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment: Work in a standard office setting with typical office equipment.

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, and current and prospective employees. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information, provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post-secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf, provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402-557-7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.