Degree Audit Coordinator

SUMMARY

Conducts graduation audits, confers degrees, coordinates assigned duties related to Commencement, and performs assigned registration activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts degree audits
• Communicates with students regarding degree requirements and plans towards graduation.
• Works with advisors and academic departments to ensure students are progressing properly toward graduation and to ensure students receive accurate and consistent information.
• Confers degrees monthly.
• Manages diploma distribution.
• Works closely with the Commencement Coordinator related to commencement information, assignments, and responsibilities.
• Works with Commencement product vendors and manages contracts for commencement responsibilities assigned to the Office of Registration and Records.
• Orders and distributes diploma covers, diplomas, honor cords, stoles, commencement regalia, etc. for all SAU students.
• Prepares graduation lists and honors lists.
• Provides graduation lists to university offices (i.e. alumni office, etc.) as requested.
• Acts as the primary contact for in-person office visitors.
• Assists with registration activities for main campus students.
• Answers phones in rotation with other office personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Friendly, with a high level of customer service orientation and good telephone skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, but also to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Proficiency on PC computer and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment.
• Exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the SAU Concept, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Preferred experience working in higher education in an area related to academics.