Alianza Academic Evaluations is seeking experienced and detail-oriented independent contractor evaluators to join our growing international credential evaluation team.

Alianza Academic Evaluations is an AICE-Endorsed member organization providing professional international credential evaluation services.

Applicants must be physically based in the United States and authorized to work as independent contractors in the U.S.

This is a remote independent contractor opportunity intended for experienced credential evaluation professionals capable of independently preparing professional-quality evaluations with minimal supervision or training.

Position Overview

This position requires the ability to independently conduct and prepare professional-quality credential evaluations with minimal supervision or training.

Contract evaluators are responsible for reviewing international academic credentials, researching educational systems and institutions, and preparing professional credential evaluation reports that determine U.S. educational equivalencies, credits, grades, GPAs, and degree comparability.

Evaluators work independently and are assigned evaluations based on their regional expertise, experience, and availability.

Responsibilities

Review international academic credentials and supporting documentation
Research foreign educational systems, institutions, grading scales, and academic programs
Determine U.S. equivalencies using established policies and professional resources
Prepare accurate and well-written credential evaluation reports
Apply internal evaluation policies and procedures consistently
Identify potential document irregularities or concerns
Communicate professionally with internal staff regarding evaluation questions or clarification needs
Meet assigned turnaround timelines and quality standards

Preferred Areas of Expertise

We are particularly interested in evaluators with experience evaluating credentials from:

Latin America
India
Philippines
Africa
Middle East
Former Soviet countries

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience preparing foreign/international credential evaluations or conducting comparative education analysis in a professional setting
Demonstrated experience independently preparing course-by-course and/or document-by-document credential evaluations
Strong working knowledge of international educational systems, grading scales, degree structures, and institutional recognition practices
Familiarity with standard professional resources used in credential evaluation, including AACRAO, AICE, TAICEP, NAFSA, government, and institutional resources
Ability to independently research and analyze unfamiliar educational systems and credentials with minimal supervision
Excellent analytical, research, writing, and organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and professional judgment
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a remote environment
Strong professional written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online research tools
Must be physically located within the United States and authorized to work as an independent contractor in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience evaluating teacher preparation or educator licensure credentials
Expertise evaluating credentials from one or more specialized regions or educational systems
Foreign language reading proficiency relevant to credential evaluation work
TAICEP membership, certification, or active professional involvement in international education organizations
Experience identifying fraudulent, altered, or non-authentic academic documents
Experience evaluating complex or nontraditional educational pathways
Experience with translation or interpretation of academic documents
Experience contributing to evaluation policy development, training, or quality assurance initiatives

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor position with compensation provided on a per-evaluation basis. Additional compensation opportunities are available for:

Translation-related evaluations
Rush evaluations
Specialized or complex evaluations

Work Schedule

Fully remote
Flexible schedule
Work volume may vary based on organizational needs and evaluator expertise
Contractors may accept assignments based on availability

Why Join Alianza?

Flexible remote work
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful international education work
Growing organization with increasing evaluation volume
Opportunity to contribute to evaluation policy development and research initiatives
Work that directly supports internationally educated professionals pursuing opportunities in the United States

To Apply

Please submit:

Resume or CV
Brief cover letter outlining your experience with international education or credential evaluation
Languages spoken/read
Countries or educational systems with which you have expertise
Availability and preferred workload

Alianza Academic Evaluations is an equal opportunity organization committed to professionalism, integrity, accuracy, and respect in all aspects of international credential evaluation.

Work Location: Remote

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