Graduate Degree Audit & Certification Specialist

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Prescription assistance

Job summary

Jacksonville State University seeks a Certification Officer to ensure accurate degree completion records for graduate and doctoral students. The role requires meticulous attention to policy, records, and degree audit processes.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Retention and Student Success, you will collaborate with the Registrar’s Office to review, process, and certify degree completion while supporting commencement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Two (2) years’ experience in higher education or related field
• Knowledge of coding/scribing and policy procedures

Responsibilities

• Cross-reference graduate/doctoral records with program requirements and update Degreeworks as needed.
• Review and verify student records to ensure all graduation requirements are met.
• Input substitutions and confirm completion of coursework, theses, exams and requirements.
• Coordinate with advisors, faculty and departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain FERPA compliance and accurate student records.
• Identify and implement improvements to degree certification processes.

Skills

Coding/Scribing

Higher Education Experience

Policy Understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

SQL

Python

PostgreSQL

Job description

Jacksonville State University seeks a Certification Officer to ensure accurate degree completion records for graduate and doctoral students. The role requires meticulous attention to policy, records, and degree audit processes.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Retention and Student Success, you will collaborate with the Registrar’s Office to review, process, and certify degree completion while supporting commencement activities.