Academic Services & Records Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Academic Services Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on verifying degree requirements and managing graduation processes, working with deans, faculty and advisers to ensure accurate degree progress and substitutions.

Responsibilities include student enrollment assistance, transcripts, verifications, and maintaining academic records, with a strong emphasis on customer service and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and one year of customer experience; equivalent education and experience considered.
• Must have computer proficiency in office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed verifications of major, minor and degree requirements using the degree management system.
• Collaborate with college deans’ offices, faculty and advisers on graduation requirements and substitutions/waivers.
• Proof diplomas and graduation materials; assist with commencement preparations and student check-in.
• Provide registrar customer service campus-wide, assisting students with enrollment, transcripts, verifications and documents.
• Maintain student records, scan records into retention system and review transfer credits.

Skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft (MyRed)

Office applications

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Academic Services Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on verifying degree requirements and managing graduation processes, working with deans, faculty and advisers to ensure accurate degree progress and substitutions.

Responsibilities include student enrollment assistance, transcripts, verifications, and maintaining academic records, with a strong emphasis on customer service and data integrity.