Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Degree Audit Specialist at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Audit degree requirements results for accuracy in
reflecting school, college and department requirements; perform quality
control checks, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity
Design and conduct University-wide training programs on Degree Works software; serve as a training resource to schools, colleges and departments providing guidance on degree audit processing and graduation sign off procedures
Work collaboratively with schools and colleges to identify opportunities for improvements in the management and use of the degree audit system
Provide functional guidance and work direction to technical staff by articulating the needs of faculty and academic staff as degree requirements change
Provide open house sessions for students on using degree audit software to track their degree progress
Provide best practice workshops for academic departments, including faculty and academic staff on how to maximize the functionality of the degree audit system for their academic programs
Oversee and monitor course substitution and waivers entered in the degree audit system.
Work closely with the Transfer Credit Office and the Transfer Student Success Center in the development and maintenance of the self-articulation degree audit tool
Compile data for on-going retention and graduation reports, utilizing advanced business software or computer applications
Ensure that upgrades to the degree audit software are kept current, providing support to the testing plans.
Serve on teams, task forces and committees related to graduation and retention rates
Identify opportunities for developments and improvements for the degree audit system, including degree evaluation systems and services
Perform related work as assigned
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
Two years experience with degree audit software and/or advising on degree requirements.
At least two years of progressive responsibility working with Banner and degree audit, or similar systems
Experience in training and creating training documentation
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE: Familiarity with WSU schools and college degree and curricular requirements with Degree Works coding a plus
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to work independently, effectively and collegially with faculty, deans, staff and senior administrators
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS- Identifies and resolves problems in
a timely
manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Primary department:
H9243 - Registrar/Records/Registration
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: $46,400
- Salary hire maximum: $58,276
Working conditions:
Normal office environment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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