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Credential Evaluator 2
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Position Number: 5171823
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Credential Evaluator 2

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
The Office of Records & Registration at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for a Credential Evaluator 2 position.

Under general direction, this position performs complex transcript evaluation duties; conducts transfer institution research; analyzes EWU graduation requirements and articulation agreements and determines articulation of transfer in coursework using a variety of tools.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community.

See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.
Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays and 1 paid personal leave day per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 22, 2024 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. Applications will be kept confidential, and references will not be contacted until candidates are notified.

Required Qualifications:
Specific Position Requirement:

High school graduation or GED
Two years of experience as a Credentials Evaluator or two years of experience in an admissions, registrars or related office.
Advanced computer skills to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Banner, automated degree audit system,
Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in any field.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Teamwork
Flexibility
Effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students andexternal constituents
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a proactive manner

Job Duties:
% of Time: 65
Responsibility / Duty: Evaluation of undergraduate applicants with prior course-work

Evaluate high school, college/university, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, CLEP test scores, and domestic credentials for transfer to the university.
Use credential evaluation tools such as College Source, EWU catalogs, catalogs from other institutions, ACE Handbook, etc. in consultation with the Program Manager to make determinations of equivalency of transferred coursework;
Acts as a liaison between departments and students seeking information about transfer credit and admission to academic programs

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Procedural Maintenance and Course Equivalencies

Monitor curriculum changes that impact course equivalencies and update the Transfer Guide and Banner equivalencies.
Contact staff at transfer in institutions to request clarification of course/catalog information and research transfer institution information required to build transfer tables.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 15
Responsibility / Duty: Other

Support graduation application processing.
Consults with and interprets policy for Athletics, Admissions, Advising and academic departments on transfer credit and graduation requirements for prospective, admitted, confirmed and current students.
Perform related duties as required.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/.

Salary Information: The salary for this position is $ 37,656 (minimum) up to $40,332. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 04/10/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 04/22/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12102

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.