Credentials Evaluator 3 (Enrollment and Financial Aid Services)

Shoreline is a comprehensive community college offering excellent academic, professional/technical and work force training programs to meet the lifelong learning needs of its global community. Located on 83 acres just 10 miles north of downtown Seattle, Shoreline is situated among native evergreens with a campus full of brilliant colors during spring, summer and fall seasons.

The office of Enrollment and Financial Aid Services provides a wide variety of services to students, including college admission, maintenance of student records and Degree Audit, quarterly registration, placement entry, and evaluation of college credit, review of requirements for graduation and the processing and disbursement of financial aid

Under the general supervision of the Program Support Supervisor, this position is responsible for evaluating a wide variety of educational complex credentials for academic programs at Shoreline Community College. The Credentials Evaluator will apply departmental knowledge to consultation with faculty, advisors, students and the campus community regarding Enrollment & Financial Aid processes and the Degree Audit Module.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing, evaluating and determining the equivalency of transferable credit from incoming student transcripts and apply academic credits to the College's degrees and certificates
• Providing consultation for faculty, advisors, students and the campus regarding process and procedure including college, ICRC requirements, Prior Learning Assessment, and incoming credit for transfer and financial aid purposes
• Participating in campus advising and credential evaluator staff meetings and attend statewide conferences
• Independently exploring creative ways of streamlining work processes and recommending alternatives
• Collaborating with evaluators on campus and across the state in resolution of issues around transferable credit and Degree Audit.  
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Three (3) years of admissions, registrar's, or related office experience, or general/vocational teaching and administrative certification credentials evaluation OR equivalent education/experience

• Experience working in a community college
• Experience working with international transcripts and credentials

• Microsoft applications such as Access, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Credit equivalency/completion requirements; FERPA; and other policies related to admission/enrollment
• Degree, certificate and high school completion requirements

• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and competence
• Time management, organization, and ability to meet competing deadlines/priorities
• Working in a high paced, open office setting interacting with others in a professional manner
• Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels
• Working with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public in a friendly, courteous and helpful manner
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills when meeting multiple conflicting deadlines

Physical Work Environment:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting for prolonged periods of time at a desk/computer workstation, using repetitive arm, hand and finger movements.
• Ability to work in an open office setting with frequent in-person interaction and numerous interruptions, work under pressure, and handle multiple tasks/prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen.

• In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington State Federation of Employees (WFSE) or payment of service fee is required.
• Internal applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be given priority consideration.
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment.  
• This position is overtime eligible.  

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application/profile
• Letter of interest addressing each qualification
• Current resume