Academic Curriculum and Degree Audit Specialist (Temporary)

Methodist University; Fayetteville (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution is seeking a detail-oriented Academic Curriculum and Degree Audit Specialist to support the transition to Ellucian Colleague. This part-time position involves developing degree audits to aid academic planning and advising, ensuring alignment with institutional policies. Candidates should have experience in academic environments and strong organizational skills. Position is remote eligible during a fixed term from November 2025 to April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with building degree audits in Ellucian Colleague or a similar SIS.
• Deep understanding of academic catalogs and degree requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure degree audits for academic programs.
• Translate curriculum requirements into structured audit templates.
• Collaborate with advising staff to ensure audit accuracy.

Skills

Experience building degree audits

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to interpret academic requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Overview

Job Details  Job Location: Methodist University Location - Fayetteville, NC Position Type: Part Time/Temporary Salary Range: Undisclosed

Employment Type: Part Time (20 hours or less), Temporary/Contract
Duration: November 2025 through April 2026 (approximately)
Location: This position is remote eligible
Department: Office of the Registrar
Reports To: University Registrar

Job Summary

Methodist University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Academic Curriculum and Degree Audit Specialist to support our transition from Jenzabar (SIS) to Ellucian Colleague. This role will be essential in building degree audits across five academic catalog years (2021-2026), ensuring accurate and actionable academic planning tools for students, and academic and career advisors. The role will transform course catalogs, program requirements, and student academic data into dynamic audit templates in the Ellucian Colleague system. These audits will serve as the foundation for advising, academic planning, course demand forecasting, and on-time graduation—advancing Methodist University’s commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and configure degree audits for academic programs using historical catalog data from 2021-2026.
• Translate general education, major, and minor curriculum requirements into structured audit templates within Ellucian Colleague.
• Collaborate with academic departments (when necessary), advising staff, and the Registrar’s Office to validate program requirements and ensure audit accuracy.
• Support implementation of academic audit technology to enable automated planning tools.
• Ensure audits align with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and catalog definitions.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance during SIS transition.
• Document workflows and provide recommendations for process improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Experience building degree audits, academic requirements, and planning tools in Ellucian Colleague or a similar SIS.
• Deep understanding of academic catalogs, degree requirements, and curriculum structures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and translate complex academic requirements into structured formats.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience working in a University Registrar’s Office in a similar capacity.
• Professional experience in a higher education IT Business Analyst role supporting academic environments.
• Strong technical acumen, including comfort with navigating complex systems and troubleshooting issues.