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Student Transcript Specialist

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Transcript Specialist position at New Mexico Highlands University?

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, maintenance, coordination, safeguarding and application of the University's students' academic policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain and manage all former and current student academic records in accordance with institutional policy, state and federal records retention policies, assist with maintenance of department and specific transcript inquiry electronic messages. Responsible for student name and address updates.
  • Updates department SIS (student information system) for accuracy of archived student records and implementation for records processing.
  • Provides support and collaboration with external agencies such as NMEAF and National Student Clearinghouse. Provide assistance to Assistant Registrar regarding preparation of degree files for completion for potential graduating students.
  • Assist with processing of institutional petitions routed with approval or denial to the department. Process transfer credit for entering Nursing students for degree completion.
  • Creates student records in accordance with department standard operating procedure.
  • Generates student Official Transcripts and upload to our third party for the completion and delivery of transcripts.
  • Responds to phone, email and fax inquires by providing information to current and former students of the policies and procedures concerning their academic record and providing excellent customer service.
  • Ensure accuracy of the student regarding course repeats at the end of each semester. Collaboration with faculty across the institution for permission and missing grading inquiries.
  • Responsible for the preparation, security and imaging of student records.
  • Maintains student record management, updating, correcting, maintaining and coding student records in regards to degree completion.
  • Ensure accuracy of all student records prior to release to a third party. Assist with education verifications from external agencies/employers.
  • Schedules and prepares student files for the Registrar' and Assistant Registrar for daily appointments. Calls and reminding students about their appointments.
  • Responsible for student record management, updating correcting, maintaining and coding student records in regards to degree completion. Make sure we are complying with state statue in record maintenance and student handbook on the purging and archiving of student records. Maintain the electronic transcript delivery service for students.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED.
  • EXPERIENCE: 5 Years.
    • PREFERENCE:

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

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