CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2025
LandAcknowledgement
George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.
Equity Statement
George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment.We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.
GBC Vision
To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Registration, Records and Pathways, the Transfer Credit Coordinator provides technical and business expertise in support of the College’s Transfer Credit and automated transfer credit service activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as liaison with other post-secondary institutions in Ontario from which the college receives transcripts; researches grading schemes, credential levels, etc.
- Researches course acceptability and accreditation of unrecognized institutions.
- Provides information to academic areas on the acceptability of submitted transcripts (validity, authenticity and equivalency level) for transfer credits.
- Populates, updates, and manages the Banner Transfer Articulation module and related tables.
- Runs the electronic transcript upload process from OCAS and monitors the results (such as XML standard).
- Ensures XML base tables and related tables are correctly populated and receive the uploaded data with no errors.
- Reviews and amends the interface content for accuracy.
- Reviews and updates important dates and deadlines in module.
- Manages the George Brown portion of the ONTransfer database including course-to-course and program-to-program equivalencies.
- Relays information from ONTransfer and other external organizations to college areas (i.e., Academic departments, RO, Admissions).
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Three-year diploma or degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive experience in a Registrar’s Office or a postsecondary academic environment with a minimum of three years’ experience as a team leader or as a Coordinator.
- Experience working with student information systems, preferably Banner and all related functions (i.e., Admissions, Registration and Grade Reporting.).
- Knowledge and understanding of postsecondary transfer credit and articulation principles, exposure to or experience with ONCAT, ONTransfer.
- Experience analyzing complex business and technical needs and solutions; advanced technical skills.
- Demonstrated customer service, communication skills and teaching/training experience.
- Advanced computer office skills - MS Word, Excel, Visio, and advanced level Access.
Skills and Attributes:
- Proven ability to apply complex department and college policies.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work on multiple tasks simultaneously, and ability to work independently with little or no oversight.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and select appropriate actions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.
Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.
Notes:
- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
- Priority will be given to internal candidates per our Support Staff Collective Agreement. External candidates are welcome to apply, and their applications will be considered after the internal review is complete. George Brown College may keep applications for up to 12 months and may contact you for future opportunities.
About Us:
George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA’s top employers.
Why work here?
George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.
George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.
