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Tennessee Board of Regents

Transcript Analyst

Jackson, MS · On-site

$30K - $35K/yr

... Admissions and Records Manager. The Transcript Analyst is responsible for evaluating incoming ... Reader and Material uploading tools to efficiently categorize, tag, and route transfer academic ...

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Admissions - Admissions Specialist

Miami, FL

$18 - $24.75/hr

Other duties include evaluation of transcripts and award of transfer of credit based on standards ... Ability to read, interpret and apply academic and program policy correctly. * Excellent written ...

TNBR Careers

Transcript Analyst

Jackson, TN · On-site

$30K - $35K/yr

... Admissions and Records Manager. The Transcript Analyst is responsible for evaluating incoming ... Reader and Material uploading tools to efficiently categorize, tag, and route transfer academic ...

The George Washington University

... transcripts and other required documents to ensure admission requirements have been met, makes ... Develops application distribution plan for admissions committee readers and tracks progress of ...

SUNY New Paltz

First-Year Admission Advisor

New Paltz, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $26/hr

... Title Admissions Advisor Local Title First-Year Admission Advisor Proposed Posting Date ... Application Reading and decision making * College transcript, AP and IB credit evaluations * High ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for admissions transcript reader in the United States is $18.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an admissions transcript reader?

Admissions Transcript Readers are professionals who evaluate and review academic transcripts and related documents submitted by applicants to educational institutions. Their primary responsibility is to assess the academic qualifications, coursework, grades, and achievements of prospective students to determine eligibility for admission. They play a crucial role in ensuring that admissions decisions are fair and based on standardized criteria. Admissions Transcript Readers must be familiar with different grading systems, school profiles, and sometimes international credentials. They often work closely with admissions counselors and committees to provide input and support throughout the admissions process.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an admissions transcript reader?

To thrive as an Admissions Transcript Reader, you need a strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of educational systems, typically with a bachelor's degree or relevant experience. Familiarity with student information systems, transcript evaluation software, and data management tools is commonly required. Excellent written communication, discretion, and organizational skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are essential for accurately assessing applicant credentials and ensuring fair, efficient admissions decisions.

What challenges do admissions transcript readers face during the application review process?

Admissions Transcript Readers often encounter challenges such as interpreting transcripts from a wide range of educational systems, particularly international credentials, and assessing coursework rigor and grading scales that differ from their own institution's standards. Balancing a high volume of applications while ensuring each one receives thorough and fair evaluation can also be demanding, especially during peak admissions cycles. Effective collaboration with other admissions staff and clear communication with evaluators are essential to address complex cases and maintain consistency in decisions.

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Transcript Analyst

Jackson, TN • On-site

The Tennessee Board of Regents
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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$30K - $35K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Title: Transcript Analyst
Job Summary
This is a full-time position working under the direct supervision of the Admissions and Records Manager. The Transcript Analyst is responsible for evaluating incoming college transcripts and maintaining accurate student records in a confidential manner. May be required to work some evening and weekends as needed.
Job Duties
  • Performs preliminary assessments of submitted transcripts in Slate to verify authenticity, completeness, and institutional accreditation before final evaluation and utilizes Slate's Reader and Material uploading tools to efficiently categorize, tag, and route transfer academic credentials
  • Evaluates traditional college courses, military training and exam scores like AP, ACT scores, or CLEP in conjunction with local and statewide dual credit
  • Verifies that the previous institution holds proper regional or national accreditation
  • Obtains course descriptions from other institutions of higher education to send to the deans for transfer equivalency
  • Ensures the entered data correctly populates to the student's Degree Works so academic advisors can see accurate progress
  • Manually evaluates and articulates official external coursework within Ellucian Banner, establishing direct course equivalencies and elective credits in compliance with university transfer policies
  • Utilizes specialized Banner screens to accurately input external institutional data, attendance dates, course prefixes, and grade metrics
  • Manages the accurate conversion of quarter-to-semester credit hours and oversees the system "roll" process to permanently commit transfer coursework to the student's official academic history
  • Collaborates with academic advisors, faculty, and department chairs to clarify specific course equivalencies and resolve degree audit discrepancies
  • Evaluates eligibility and processes approved Academic Fresh Start applications in Ellucian Banner, ensuring the accurate exclusion of designated historical coursework from GPA calculations
  • Evaluates post-secondary academic transcripts to determine student readiness for college-level coursework in compliance with state guidelines and institutional placement standards and evaluates incoming course credits to verify mastery of core academic competencies required for direct entry into program-level curriculum
  • Constructs and maintains the institutional master transfer framework within Banner to reflect curriculum updates, expired courses, and changes in credit-hour structures
  • May perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
• High school graduate or equivalent and 1-2 years of records office experience
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of maintaining error-free data entry in high-volume environments
• Ability to manage strict deadlines and high processing volumes during peak enrollment cycles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain complex transfer policies
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self-motivation and initiative to manage daily processing
• Demonstrates a strict commitment to maintaining the absolute confidentiality of student records in unwavering compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Preferred Qualifications
• Associates Degree
• Knowledge of catalog and other guidelines for evaluating transcripts
• Banner, Slate and electronic transcript database experience or knowledge
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Customer service
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Prolonged periods of standing at times
  • Prolonged screen time
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • Repetitive Movement

Pay Rate: $30,000 - $35,829 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)
Position Close Date: Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your trancripts. Applications submitted without all three required documents will be removed from consideration until they have been resubmitted with the missing materials. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

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