Degree Audit Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Degree Audit Coordinator in the EM Office of the Registrar. The role manages student educational planning and degree audit functions by maintaining curriculum data, validating academic records, and ensuring degree requirements are accurate within university systems.

The coordinator supports faculty, staff, advisors, and students by resolving degree audit and registration issues, interpreting policies, and assisting with curriculum and course exceptions.

Qualifications

• Experience with university student information systems and degree audit systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Requires judgement and discretion with confidential student information.

Responsibilities

• Manage student educational planning and degree audit functions by maintaining curriculum data and validating academic records.
• Ensure accuracy of degree requirements within university systems and support faculty, staff, advisors, and students by resolving degree audit and registration issues.
• Interpret academic policies and assist with curriculum and course exception processing.
• Monitor and analyze student record data, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with campus partners to implement solutions and process improvements.
• Support system functionality, train end users, and assist with maintenance and enhancement of student information and planning systems.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Task management

MS Office

Confidential data handling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

Degree Audit Coordinator

Department: EM Office of the Registrar

Advertised Salary Range

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Job Summary

The Student Services Program Coordinator manages student educational planning and degree audit functions by maintaining curriculum data, validating academic records, and ensuring the accuracy of degree requirements within university systems. This position provides support to faculty, staff, advisors, and students by resolving degree audit and registration issues, interpreting academic policies, and assisting with curriculum and course exception processing. The coordinator monitors and analyzes student record data, identifies discrepancies, and collaborates with campus partners to implement solutions and process improvements. Additional responsibilities include supporting system functionality, training end users, and assisting with ongoing maintenance and enhancement of student information and educational planning systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with university student information systems and degree audit systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks with competing priority.
• Able to concentrate on work in a stressful environment and complete multiple concurrent tasks in the midst of interruptions.
• Experience establishing good working relationships with client peers across the University system.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of basic personal computer software (MS Office).
• This position requires judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential student information.
• The successful employee must be self-motivated and able to exercise sound judgment.

Job Close Date

09/14/2026

Inclusive Excellence Statement

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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