Graduation Technician (S03307)

environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. Under general supervision, conduct degree audits to determine student eligibility for graduation, send graduation information to students, and process graduation applications and course substitution forms. Assist Records and Registration staff with grade changes, transcript requests, and course registration. Service is provided through in-person front counter service, phone video conferencing and email conversations to students and the general public. The work of this job class entails the performance of specific rules, regulations or procedures and typically includes a complete portion of an assignment of broader scope. The work product or service influences the accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services. Duties involve a variety of processes, methods and decisions regarding what needs to be done, which may depend on examination of the subject matter. The chosen course of action may have to be selected from several alternatives. Contacts are with the general public, faculty, students, Records and Registration staff, Central Receiving staff, and vendors. Duties include but are not limited to: Execute the degree audit process for all prospective graduates, collecting graduation applications, entering prospective graduates in the database, analyzing program requirements to determine eligibility, notifying applicants about graduation status, and ordering diploma and certificates for prospective graduates. Develop graduation reports for staff, faculty, and administrators. Develop list of graduates for the commencement program including Phi Theta Kappa and honors designations. Enter Phi Theta Kappa inductees into the database. Provide graduation information to prospective graduates about date, time and place for commencement through emails, mailings, in-person contact and through participation in graduation fairs. Participate on the Commencement Committee in preparation for the commencement exercises. Assist with commencement rehearsal and commencement ceremonies. Provide graduation status verifications and invitation letters for prospective graduates. Process student registrations for credit courses, making decisions on all requests for waiver and determine the validity of special permissions granted by other offices or make independent decisions when appropriate. Assist the Records & Registration Office at the front counter on a regular schedule. Respond to inquiries regarding graduation status, commencement ceremony and credit-class offerings, registration procedures, and academic regulations in-person, by email, and by phone. Release information from student academic records in accordance with college policy and relevant state and federal laws, including release of official transcripts and verification of enrollment. Receive, evaluate and process all course substitutions. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or G.E.D. Three (3) years of general office experience. The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered. Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in higher education. Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices. Proficiency in using a personal computer and software applications including Microsoft Office Suite. Skill in oral and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and data entry. Hiring Range: $24.40 - $31.71 hourly. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $39.01 hourly. Application Process: Click Here to apply online Online applications must be received by October 21, 2026 For consideration, you must: Include dates of employment in your application or attachment (Required) Submit a cover letter (Preferred) For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application. (Required) For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application. As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire: Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law. Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu . We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation. Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace. Closing Date Wednesday, October 21, 2026