Assistant Transfer Officer

This position provides operational support for transfer credit evaluation, articulation, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), and academic compliance within the Office of Student Records. The position is responsible for evaluating and posting domestic, international, military, graduate, and prior learning credit; maintaining transfer articulation rules and data integrity within MaineStreet; and ensuring the consistent application of University and University of Maine System policies and procedures. Typical hiring salary for this position is $47,200 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Assistant Transfer Officer job description for more information.

About the University: 
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.  

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer. 

Qualifications: 
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• One to three years of experience at an institution of higher education. 
• Experience with automated student information system.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with college level curriculum.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, organized and possess the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
   

Preferred:

• Experience with evaluating transfer courses.
• Understanding of FERPA and the handling of sensitive information and records.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 20, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.