"Degree Audit Specialist"

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Degree Audit Specialist

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):

Job Purpose

Works with schools, colleges, and departments in the preparation and maintenance of degree requirements within the degree audit system. Collaborates with the technical team to maintain degree and other curricular requirements in the degree audit system and ensures that students’ degree evaluations accurately reflect their degree progress. Ensures that requirements are articulated within the degree audit system. Serves as the subject matter expert for the degree audit system, conducting training across the university to students, faculty and academic staff. Evaluates and determines degree audit best practices and identifies areas of improvement within the degree audit system. This position is also responsible for developing test plans to ensure continuous availability during system upgrades.

Essential Functions (Begin with most important at top)

• 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

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.

School/College/Division:

H32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Primary department:

H9243 - Registrar/Recors/Registration (H9243)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

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.