"Degreeworks Analyst"

Degreeworks Analyst

Job ID: 293706

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The DegreeWorks Analyst supports the accuracy, usability, and effectiveness of the DegreeWorks degree audit system through data analysis, training, documentation, and curriculum impact review. This position ensures that academic departments and advisors have the information they need to maintain accurate curriculum, properly submit and provide documentation for curriculum proposals, understand audit behavior, and use DegreeWorks effectively to support student progression and completion. The analyst acts as a liaison between academic units, curriculum committees, and the team responsible for scribing and system updates. Completes other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards and performs all compliance-related tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• CURRICULUM IMPACT REVIEW & COORDINATION: Review proposed curriculum revisions in Curriculog and new program submissions to identify the potential impact on DegreeWorks. Communicate curriculum changes and interpretations, if needed, to the DegreeWorks Curriculum Specialist for implementation. Work with academic departments to ensure curriculum requirements are clear, complete, and compatible with DegreeWorks logic from launch step to ensure all steps receive accurate input. Provide departments with data-driven insights to support curriculum improvements and academic program decisions.
• DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING: Analyze course substitution trends, course usage patterns, and program-of-study mappings to identify issues and opportunities. Communicate opportunities and engage with stakeholders to implement permanent updates, reducing future workload and improving efficiency. Monitor audit accuracy by reviewing student record discrepancy analytics and informing the records team when updates are needed. Use DegreeWorks and SIS data to support student success, program review, and compliance efforts for the course program of study.
• TRAINING, DOCUMENTATION & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve DegreeWorks training materials, user guides, documentation, reports, and reference resources. Provide regular training sessions for advisors, faculty, and departmental staff on how to interpret and use DegreeWorks effectively. Assess gaps in training or documentation and proactively create resources to address them.
• COLLABORATION & STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT: Collaborate with advising, registrar's office staff, and academic departments to ensure consistent understanding of DegreeWorks functionality. Ensure accurate communication of curriculum requirements and identified issues to the academic departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university and three years of experience at a regionally accredited higher education institution or relevant work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing registrar functions preferred. Experience with using DegreeWorks or similar application preferred. Understanding of Degree Audits and handling related changes. Knowledge of Banner, Acalog, and Curriculum. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform duties and responsibilities timely with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge: Working knowledge of MS Office and other computer software/databases. Knowledge of university academic policy and procedures as it relates to Augusta University, in addition to University System of Georgia rules and regulations.

Skills: Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to find, evaluate, and proactively recommend solutions to problems. Ability to formulate logical and objective conclusions and recommendations. Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify issues, determine sources of information, gather and synthesize data from multiple sources.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B11

Salary: $56,600/annually-$72,200/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled