Transfer Credit Specialist

Transfer Credit Specialist

Salary

$21.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

Temporary - Full-Time

Job Number

2027305T

Agency

Winthrop University

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UZ01

Position Number:

2027305T

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$21.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$24.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE CONSIDERED PART OF YOUR OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PLEASE COMPLETE THE STATE APPLICATION TO INCLUDE ALL CURRENT AND PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY AND EDUCATION. A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT HAS MET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

The Transfer Credit Specialist reports to the Assistant Director for Transfer Enrollment and supports traditional undergraduate transfer, competency-based education (CBE) and other incoming students by evaluating academic transcripts and coordinating transfer pathways while serving as a liaison between Undergraduate Admissions, the Office for Student Success, and the School of Graduate, Continuing and Online Education.

• Evaluate transcripts for transfer applicants and Winthrop Elevate (CBE) students, ensuring accurate credit transfer and course equivalencies.
• Communicates evaluation results to students and partners in a timely, student-centered manner.
• Resolves transfer credit and equivalency questions with academic departments and student services.
• Helps maintain and grow academic pathways and articulation agreements with community colleges and partner institutions.
• Keeps transfer/articulation data accurate in university systems and supports related reporting.
• Identifies ways to improve evaluation workflows and communication between enrollment partners.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelors degree.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail in evaluating academic records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, co-workers, supervisors and university guests.
• Ability to learn and effectively use university systems and technology platforms required to perform position duties at a high level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in admissions, advising, registrar operations or similar.
• Proficiency with student information systems/CRMs (Slate, Banner, DegreeWorks or similar).

Additional Comments

• Salary/Hiring Range: $21-$24 per hour; actual salary depends on qualifications.
• Normal Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Benefits-eligible position.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Winthrop University Address 303 Tillman Hall

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733

Phone 803-323-2273

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.