grade import project specialist (6 month contract)

dated: january 13, 2016                                        expires: january 22, 2016   

grade import project specialist

enrolment services - undergraduate admissions

six month contract

• working with erp resources, conduct a full review of the current functionality of ellucian colleagues' automated transfer credit equivalencies, with a primary focus on the faculty of engineering (post-diploma program) and college credit transfers, mapping all college credit equivalencies
• analyze and determine functionality issues and identify the impact to enrolment services;
• research other university's practices regarding ellucian colleague and how the platform is used for automated transfer credit equivalencies
• develop and test automated transfer credit program, creating a user friendly process complete with instructional manuals for future use and direction
• provide training to staff who will be using the automated transfer credit equivalency program
• interact with internal departments and external partners (universities, colleges, etc) in order to facilitate and implement the automatic credit transfer program
• assist with the completion of phase i of the edi imported grades and test equivalencies

• one to two years' experience working in a post-secondary education setting, with knowledge of secondary and post-secondary educational systems including admission cycle, admission policies and requirements;
• post-secondary education (preference in computer science) or equivalent education and experience;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), and an ability to work in a fast paced, diverse setting;
• demonstrated presentation and training skills
• understanding and appreciation of working with sensitive and private information, keeping strict confidence with personal data, including an awareness and understanding of the freedom of information and protection of privacy act and regulations;
• exceptional problem-solving, analytical and customer service skills,
• strong computer skills including competencies with microsoft office suite of programs, and a functional experience with student information systems including datatel colleague;