[Hiring] Transfer Specialist REMOTE USA

Position: Transfer Specialist

Date Posted: September 16, 2025

Industry: Higher Education / University Administration

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 3–5 years professional experience

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Location: United States, REMOTE

Company: Rasmussen University

Description:
About the Role
Rasmussen University is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Transfer Specialist to join our Central Student Operations team. The ideal candidate will manage high volumes of transfer of credit assessments for new, returning, and current students, ensuring accurate postings in the Student Information System (SIS) while maintaining compliance with university policies and equitable treatment for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct transfer of credit reviews for new students, verifying institutional accreditation, grade scales, course content, and program-specific requirements.
• Evaluate and validate submitted transcripts and grade documents; determine transfer eligibility based on university policies.
• Create student scheduling and transfer documentation to manage paths to graduation, accurately recording decisions in the SIS and uploading supporting materials.
• Assess entrance eligibility for programs such as Bachelor Completer; document denials appropriately.
• Process returning and current student transfer requests, including transcript updates, enrollment changes, and internal course equivalencies.
• Handle incoming official transcripts, verifying authenticity, matching to student records, and uploading to the document management system.
• Post transfer credits in the SIS for new, returning, and current students, ensuring alignment with transfer documentation.
• Assist with cyclical tasks and special projects, including maintenance of SharePoint repositories and SIS data audits.
• Communicate effectively with team members, Admissions, Advising, and other departments to ensure smooth transfer credit processing.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably in higher education and transfer of credit functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Student Information Systems, Document Management Systems, and SharePoint preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with internal staff and external institutions.
• Understanding of academic policies and procedures to ensure accurate and equitable transfer credit decisions.

About Us
Rasmussen University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and on 20 campuses nationwide. Since 1900, we have focused on career-oriented, competency-based education that supports diverse student populations. As a subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), Rasmussen is committed to student success, community enrichment, and equal opportunity employment.

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