Job Summary
The Part-Time/Temporary Degree Progress Specialist provides
administrative and analytical curriculum and degree audit review
support to the Assistant Registrar for Academic Progress. This role
focuses on ensuring the accuracy and consistency of students'
academic progress through degree audits. This will include auditing
student records, manually process exceptions, and identifying
discrepancies using the university catalog. The Degree Progress
Specialist works collaboratively with undergraduate departments,
the curriculum team, and other Registrar functional areas. This
position may also review and assist with Graduate School curriculum
and degree audits as needed.
This position supports institutional efforts to maintain clear,
well-documented, and systematized academic records, ensuring
accurate data and will work with team members in the University
Registrar's Office, curriculum contacts, and other campus partners
whose roles contribute to the development of the academic
offerings.
Please Note: Applicants residing outside of Utah
are welcome to apply. However, the employee's work location must be
approved by the University. Remote work from locations outside of
Utah is subject to review and approval based on applicable
employment laws, tax and payroll requirements, and business
need.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data and transcript analysis, including progress
testing, review, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Perform data validation and quality assurance checks on degree
audit records migrated to the new degree audit system verifying
program requirements, course completion, as well as manual entry of
exceptions.
Maintain records of data anomalies and actions taken during
review contributing to a shared record used for tracking and
auditing purposes.
Collaborate to review and reconcile student records, including
identifying records with incomplete, inconsistent, or non-standard
data.
Assist with processing exceptions, petitions, and waivers
within the degree audit system.
Assist the Senior Assistant Registrar for Graduate Records with
administrative and analytical curriculum review as needed. This may
include monitoring, reviewing, and updating graduate program
requirements to ensure accurate content, consistent formatting, and
publication across institutional platforms and websites.
Help resolve curriculum related issues and discrepancies.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to curriculum
processes, data quality, and operational workflows.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of
education can be substituted for two years of related work
experience) plus one year directly related experience .
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make
decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and
organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are
also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Preferences
Strongly Preferred
- Experience working in a registrar's office or higher education
administrative environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of student records management and
academic policies.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills.
Preferred
- Experience using Stellic or similar degree audit and academic
planning tools.
- Familiarity with academic policies and degree
requirements.
- Experience with curriculum management or academic catalog.
Special Instructions
Required 5 professional references, information requested: First
and Last Name, Relation, Company, Email and Phone Number
Requisition Number: PRN17285N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This is a part time, fixed term
position of nine months at no more than 20 hours a week, with some
availability during regular office hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am
– 5:00pm MT. This position will not work the week of November 23rd
– November 27th, or December 21st, 2026 – January 4th, 2027.
Department: 00296 - Registrar's Office
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20 - $35 per hour, commensurate with
experience. Candidates with a background in registrar operations,
curriculum management, or degree audit will be considered at the
higher end of the range.
Close Date: 10/09/2026
Open Until Filled:
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