Job Details

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the evaluation of coursework from other institutions for transfer to Middle Georgia State University and provides other customer service functions.

Responsibilities

Evaluating Transcripts (90%) -

Evaluates transferable credits from academic transcripts from other institutions.

Develops and maintains automated transfer evaluation catalogs; updates catalogs annually.

Meets with deans, department chairs and students to explain evaluation determinations as needed.

Research and processes Transfer Credit Reconsideration requests.

Processes requests for credit for non-traditional sources; notifies students of outcome.

Processes all source documents for new students.

Other Duties (10%) -

Process reports pertaining to transfer work students.

Assists with a variety of other Registrar's Office activities.

Responds to queries from faculty, staff and students on a range of academic policies and procedures.

Provides information and assistance.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a baccalaureate degree.

Required Experience

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with Student Information Systems (Banner preferred)

Familiar with document imaging software

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of university transcript, catalog, course, and policy review procedures.

Knowledge of transfer credit policies and procedures.

Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

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

Skill in decision making and problem solving.

Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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

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

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.###.####. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

* Health insurance

* Dental

* Vision

* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

* Health Savings Account (HSA)

* Life Insurance

* Sick Leave

* Vacation Leave

* Parental Leave

* Retirement

* Employee discounts

* Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.