Transcript Analyst

Job Title

Transcript Analyst I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Office Of Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.85 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

Welcome to the Texas A&M Office of Admissions Processing! From the moment of application to walking the stage at graduation, we are here to support our Aggie family. We are an essential department on campus that uses our expertise to provide service to current, former, and prospective students, their families, advisors, faculty, and deans. Our staff truly makes a difference, and we are immensely proud of the people that make this all possible!

What we want

We are seeking a Transcript Analyst who will be responsible for processing graduate and professional school offers of admission which includes evaluating academic credentials for authenticity and equivalency, and English proficiency levels for admission eligibility, answering admissions-related inquiries from prospective students, parents, and the academic departments, monitoring daily reports, and assisting with other graduate and professional-related processing duties. Our ideal candidate is an individual who works well independently, is detail-oriented, possesses strong organization, time management, and written communication skills, and enjoys being part of a team in a challenging deadline-driven environment. If this job description appeals to you, we encourage you to apply to be considered for this great opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: $15.85/Hourly

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Position Details: Must be able to work extended hours during peak processing season.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of experience in admissions, document evaluation, bookkeeping or a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to follow and give verbal and written instructions.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation applications and remote hosted meeting applications.

• Ability to organize work effectively.

• Ability to prioritize objectives with a high level of discretion and independent judgement and initiative.

• Planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree.

• More than a year of professional experience in an office administration role.

• Six months of experience in college admissions, records, or departmental advising office.

• Professional experience within TAMUS.

• Customer service experience.

• Experience working in Admissions or Financial Aid within an institution of higher education.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Working knowledge of the college credit system.

• Familiarity with related student information systems such as Banner, AIS, Howdy, MOSES and/or SLATE.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities  

Processing

• Examine, evaluate, and enter student academic records to determine admissions eligibility using the Document Imaging Workflow System and the student information system.

• Performs in depth analysis of specific application types for review by academic colleges, and/or departments.

• Examines, evaluates, and may compute grade point averages.

Customer Service

• Provides administrative support.

• Answers general office emails and assists with walk-in traffic and telephone inquiries from departments and prospective students regarding a variety of admissions-related issues.

Administrative

• Acts as a liaison for representatives from educational institutions as well as TAMU academic advisors/departments regarding Admissions related issues.

• Prepares admissions-related documents and assists academic colleges with review of admissions applications.

Special Projects

• Handles special projects as assigned by a supervisor.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   
• Eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month  
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas   
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars 
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University, must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.   

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.  

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.