Academic Auditor

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for employee

Tuition remission for dependents

Job summary

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo is seeking a Full-Time Registrar Office staff member to audit undergraduate and graduate records for graduation eligibility. You will advise students on regulations, curriculum, and degree requirements and support college offices and faculty in meeting deadlines.

The role includes performing initial/final record audits, maintaining compliance with academic policies, and assisting with commencement book preparation for ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Some college coursework from an accredited institution.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advises and assists students on University regulations, curriculum, college, major and minor requirements.
• Provides advice and assistance to college offices, departments, college advising staff and faculty regarding graduation requirements.
• Performs initial and final audits of records to ensure graduation requirements and deadlines are met and ensures compliance with academic policies.
• Assists with management and validation of the commencement book preparation and ceremony activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Some college coursework

Job description

Posting Summary

College

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department Registrar's Office

Posting Number

Posting Number S1718P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade D

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Audits undergraduate and graduate records to ensure all requirements are met for graduation eligibility.

Major Duties

• Advises and assists students on University regulations, curriculum, college, major and minor requirements. Researches and resolves problems and questions and corrects record discrepancies.
• Provides advice and assistance to college offices, departments, college advising staff and faculty regarding University, college and program graduation requirements.
• Provides initial and final audits of records to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met. Ensures compliance with University academic policies.
• Assists with the management and validation of the commencement book preparation for the graduation ceremony. Assists with the ceremony activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college coursework from an accredited institution.
• One year’s relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff .

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have some college coursework from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one year of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.