Degree Audit Specialist

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedDegree Audit Specialistat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Audit degree requirements results for accuracy in reflecting school, college and department requirements; perform quality control checks, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity

Design and conduct University-wide training programs on Degree Works software; serve as a training resource to schools, colleges and departments providing guidance on degree audit processing and graduation sign off procedures

Work collaboratively with schools and colleges to identify opportunities for improvements in the management and use of the degree audit system

Provide functional guidance and work direction to technical staff by articulating the needs of faculty and academic staff as degree requirements change

Provide open house sessions for students on using degree audit software to track their degree progress

Provide best practice workshops for academic departments, including faculty and academic staff on how to maximize the functionality of the degree audit system for their academic programs

Oversee and monitor course substitution and waivers entered in the degree audit system.

Work closely with the Transfer Credit Office and the Transfer Student Success Center in the development and maintenance of the self-articulation degree audit tool

Compile data for on-going retention and graduation reports, utilizing advanced business software or computer applications

Ensure that upgrades to the degree audit software are kept current, providing support to the testing plans.

Serve on teams, task forces and committees related to graduation and retention rates

Identify opportunities for developments and improvements for the degree audit system, including degree evaluation systems and services

Perform related work as assigned

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Two years experience with degree audit software and/or advising on degree requirements.

At least two years of progressive responsibility working with Banner and degree audit, or similar systems

Experience in training and creating training documentation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE: Familiarity with WSU schools and college degree and curricular requirements with Degree Works coding a plus

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to work independently, effectively and collegially with faculty, deans, staff and senior administrators

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely

manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Ability to evaluate, interpret, and present complex information effectively in professionally prepared documents or presentations. Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Primary department:

H9243 - Registrar/Records/Registration

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: $46,400

• Salary hire maximum: $58,276

Working conditions:

Normal office environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.