Academic & Degree Navigator

Opt For Healthy Living; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego State University Global Campus in San Diego is seeking an Academic & Degree Coordinator to evaluate applications, interpret policies, and guide students from admission through graduation. This role combines transcript evaluation with policy expertise to help students turn prior coursework into degree progress.

The position emphasizes student-centered service, evaluation accuracy, and collaboration with campus systems.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in student services; master's degree may substitute for one year.
• Ability to explain and interpret complex regulations, policies, requirements, and criteria for individuals.
• Advanced computer skills: Word, Excel, databases, and student information systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications and academic records to determine admission eligibility.
• Review transcripts and articulate coursework to determine degree progress.
• Advise students and staff on admission, policies, and degree requirements.
• Interpret CSU, university, and community college policies for individual situations.
• Maintain accurate student records and support evaluations and enrollment processes.

Skills

Experience in student services

Policy interpretation

MS Office / data systems

Exceptional student service

Policy explanation

Admissions knowledge

SIMS/PeopleSoft familiarity

Degree audit systems (uAchieve)

Transcript evaluation

Course articulation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Two years professional student services experience

Tools

SIMS/R or PeopleSoft

uAchieve

CollegeSource

Job description

San Diego State University Global Campus in San Diego is seeking an Academic & Degree Coordinator to evaluate applications, interpret policies, and guide students from admission through graduation. This role combines transcript evaluation with policy expertise to help students turn prior coursework into degree progress.

The position emphasizes student-centered service, evaluation accuracy, and collaboration with campus systems.