Transfer Evaluator & Veterans Benefits Coordinator

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for coordinating the evaluation and processing of transfer credits, managing veterans benefits related enrollment and compliance functions, supporting student records operations, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and processes transfer credits. (40%)

* Evaluates transcripts to accurately apply transfer credit.

* Researches other institutions
¿ catalogs and reviews course descriptions.

* Maintains the Banner catalog to ensure transfer equivalencies are current and up to date.

* Assists faculty and staff in resolving transfer credit issues.

* Maintains Ga Transfer information.

Coordinates veterans benefit-related enrollment functions. (30%)

* Provides excellent customer service to veterans and active-duty personnel through consistent and effective outreach via multiple communication channels to encourage communication, retention, and degree completion.

* Performs academic reporting responsibilities related to tuition assistance.

* Certifies enrollment through Enrollment Manager and keeps the VA informed of veteran enrollment status.

* Remains current on VA rules, benefits, and updates to the SCO Handbook.

* Assists with annual updates to the State Approving Agency (SAA) regarding new programs, program changes, and other required information.

* Maintains records for VA students and prepares documentation for VA audits.

* Reviews student enrollments to ensure compliance with degree pathways.

* Coordinates with Student Accounts regarding VA-related services.

* Assists faculty and staff in resolving VA-related issues.

Performs student records functions. (20%)

* Advises, registers, and communicates with incoming transient students.

* Reviews and processes out-of-state student waivers.

* Maintains and updates student academic records in Degree Works.

* Maintains information and downloads test scores from the Advanced Placement Portal.

* Receives and processes student test scores in Banner.

* Assists with the NCAA eligibility processes.

Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)

* Assists with reviewing Banner testing documentation for upcoming Banner upgrades within the Office of the Registrar.

* Serves as a backup for processing substitution forms.

* Serves as a backup for front office duties as needed.

* Assists with graduation audits and graduation ceremonies.

* Assists with the implementation of USG initiatives.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.

Required Experience

More than one year of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

* Knowledge of student records management principles.

* Knowledge of university graduation policies and processes.

* Knowledge of Banner and Degree Works.

* Knowledge of transfer credit course equivalencies.

* Knowledge of veterans benefits policies and procedures.

SKILLS

* Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.

* Skill in decision making and problem solving.

* Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

* Skill in oral and written communication.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at  or by email at hr.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at  or support.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon…