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Position title: University Transfer Credit and Pathway Agreements Coordinator
Department: Registrar's Office
Type: Full-time, 3-year term
Opportunity type: Non-academic
Classification: MASA Grade 9
Salary range: $55,205-$64,170 per annum
Supervisor's title: Registrar
Posted date: May 30, 2025
Closing date: June 10, 2025

The University Transfer Credit and Pathway Agreements Coordinator is responsible for the evaluation, processing, and management of transfer credit requests, as well as the development, negotiation, and maintenance of pathway agreements with partner institutions. This role plays a key part in supporting student mobility, academic progression, and institutional partnerships. The coordinator ensures compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and relevant regulatory guidelines

Transfer Credit Evaluation and Processing

• Review, evaluate, and process student transfer credit requests in accordance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and provincial regulations
• Assess transcripts, course descriptions, and syllabi from other institutions to determine transferability and course equivalencies
• Under the direction of the Registrar, collaborate with faculty, academic departments, and curriculum committees to establish course equivalencies and articulate transfer credit guidelines
• Utilize transfer credit databases and systems to document, track, and maintain accurate student records
• Respond to student inquiries regarding transfer credit status, appeals, and general information on transfer credit policies and procedures

Pathway Agreement Development and Management

• Under the direction of the Registrar, lead the development, negotiation, and execution of formal articulation agreements and academic pathway partnerships with other institutions, including community colleges and international universities
• Ensure agreements comply with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including faculty, academic leadership, and legal counsel, to ensure alignment with the university's academic mission and strategic objectives
• Maintain a repository of current articulation and pathway agreements, ensuring timely review, renewal, and updates

Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of transfer credit evaluations, articulation agreements, and pathway partnerships
• Generate reports and analytics related to student transfer trends, credit acceptance, and partnership effectiveness
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in accordance with Privacy legislation and other applicable regulations

Policy Development and Continuous Improvement

• Support the development and periodic review of transfer credit and articulation agreement policies
• Identify and recommend process improvements to streamline transfer credit evaluation and agreement development
• Stay current on best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes impacting transfer credit and articulation agreements

Registrar's office and Admissions/Recruitment support

• Support key initiatives in Admissions and Financial Aid during key points in the cycle
• Understand policy and processes for general Admissions and general Awards and bursary assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/skills

• Bachelor's degree in education, higher education administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education, preferably in transfer credit evaluation, academic advising, or registrar's office functions
• Knowledge of transfer credit policies, articulation agreements, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in student information systems, transfer credit evaluation software, and related database systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and external partners
• Experience with articulation and pathway agreements, particularly with community colleges and international institutions, preferred
• Familiarity with curriculum development and academic program articulation, preferred
• Experience with student information systems such as Ellucian Colleague, or similar platforms, preferred
• Ability to work a schedule that involves travel and occasional evening or weekend hours to meet deadlines

If you are interested in the challenges and opportunities that this position has to offer, please forward your application to: Human Resources Department, Mount Allison University, 65 York St., Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 Fax: (506) 364-2385, e-mail: [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on June 10, 2025.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

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