Academic Evaluator Non-Traditional Programs

Position Summary

Are you passionate about helping students succeed in their educational journey? Whitworth University is seeking an Academic Evaluator, Non-Traditional Programs to support our mission of equipping students to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. In this role, you will oversee the evaluation of academic credentials, ensure policy compliance, and provide expert guidance to non-traditional programs. You will be instrumental in supporting students from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate academic credit, degree progress, and graduation requirements. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students through your attention to detail, policy expertise, and dedication to service.

Core Responsibilities

• Guide non-traditional advisors and programs regarding academic credits and progress toward graduation.
• Enforce and process waivers, substitutions, and program change requests related to academic programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely academic evaluation reports for non-traditional programs.
• Notify advisors and programs of students’ degree progress and final graduation requirements.
• Confer degrees and certifications for non-traditional programs.
• Process student withdrawals, hiatus requests, and ensure compliance with federal enrollment and degree reporting requirements.
• Uphold academic policies related to non-traditional programs.

• Evaluate and ensure consistent practices for academic and transfer credit evaluations.
• Coordinate credit evaluations for AP, CLEP, DANTES, and IB programs.
• Maintain expertise in academic technology, including Colleague and other systems.
• Liaise between academic departments and non-traditional programs to provide timely credit evaluation information.
• Update course equivalencies and maintain articulation agreements in collaboration with staff and faculty.
• Maintain current policies and resources for credit equivalency and international transfer evaluations.
• Assist non-traditional programs with preliminary credit evaluations for prospective and current students.

• Manage graduation application data and enforce related policies.
• Communicate with programs and advisors about application deadlines and requirements.
• Review graduation application petitions and degree plans for non-traditional students.
• Coordinate with programs regarding commencement participation requirements and deadlines.
• Produce degree candidate name lists and support commencement processes and events.

• Serve as an advisor to faculty curriculum committees and educational review boards.
• Represent the Registrar’s Office on university committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend Graduate Committee meetings, as needed.

• Assist with reporting functions, catalog editing, and academic program updates.
• Support testing of software and form upgrades related to evaluation processes.
• Provide customer service and process transcripts and diplomas in the absence of the Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• A bachelor's degree is preferred and Whitworth considers candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. We value the skills and knowledge candidates bring to Whitworth, regardless of the paths they have taken to acquire them.
• 1 year of relevant work experience in a confidential, service-oriented, computerized work environment (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Willingness to cross-train with other positions within the office.

• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities, and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated customer service experience with a commitment to student success.
• Knowledge of federal reporting guidelines and compliance deadlines, with the ability to adjust workload to maintain compliance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, coupled with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in workplace software systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and academic tools like Colleague.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements, including sitting, bending, stooping, walking, and standing for extended periods; moderate lifting (up to 25 lbs.).
• Regular use of a computer and phone as part of daily duties.

Other Details

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week | Whitworth office hours are 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university’s mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! Research continues to show that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to hit the apply button unless they meet all the listed qualifications. One way we are working to overcome this trend is every search committee at Whitworth has a trained Equity Advocate (EA) serving on the team. Our EAs are trained to make space for committees to consider each candidate's unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when you click apply, please know that your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.

Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

At Whitworth University, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our faculty and staff by offering an extensive benefits package. Eligible employees can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched retirement plans
• Tuition remission programs available for employees, their spouses, and dependents
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accrued vacation and sick leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for Christian vocation and calling
• No cost access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center
• 17 paid holidays throughout the year