Degree Compliance Specialist

Job Details

Degree Compliance Specialist

Job ID: 297178

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that academic programs, institution, and students comply with relevant regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies. Reviews and verifies the academic credentials of students, manages records, and ensures that degrees and certifications meet legal and institutional requirements. Maintains accurate documentation of audits and regulatory reporting. Performs administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations of degree compliance processes in relation to program and department curriculum requirements. Analyzes and interprets information regarding Board of Regents (BOR) and institutional degree policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for completing all phases of degree auditing, including changes and exceptions
2. Collaborates with campus community to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements,
3. Board of Regents and Kennesaw State University policies and procedures
4. Manages student workflow process
5. Provides assistance to campus community in interpretation and research
6. Participates in Commencement ceremonies each semester
7. Assists with testing updates in appropriate data management systems and approves curriculum updates as needed
8. Assists with maintaining study abroad applications and processes
9. Responsible for processing course substitutions
10. Advises students and staff on compliance issues related to degree requirements and academic Records

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant higher education, advising, degree auditing, administrative, technical, office, clerical, and/or similar experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with University System of Georgia (USG) policies

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience in University student information systems

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $45,900-$51,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to analyze and interpret institutional policies

Able to facilitate and foster effective working relationships

High standards of ethics, honesty, integrity, and confidentiality

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

In depth knowledge of degree program structures and USG general education (core) curriculum

Proven success working with academic departments and curriculum issues

Strong understanding of academic policies proficiency for degree audit processes

Experience and proficiency in degree auditing

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

High aptitude to comprehend and grasp information quickly

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, data management systems)

Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette