The Graduate College is accepting applications for a Degree Auditor who will be responsible for graduation certification processing for graduate degrees and providing support to the Academic Affairs unit on functions related to graduate student academic records.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary auditor for graduation certification processing. Review student records to verify degree requirements have been met and communicate any necessary information to students, faculty and staff regarding requirements needed for graduation. Communications will include answering questions about campus policy, advising students and staff on Graduate College business practices, procedures, and deadlines. In addition, this person is responsible for drafting communications related to graduate student records and sending those to pending degree list students and their respective departments.
Data entry for student record functions such as English proficiency results.
Produce and disseminate degree certification letters.
Review and approve grade changes through grade change system.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:
course work in any discipline as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
60 semester hours or an Associate's Degree equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
120 semester hours or a Bachelor's degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
work experience in administrative support, admissions and enrollment, customer service, public relations, records management, or closely related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Understanding of the importance of accuracy and project follow-through and completion.
Ability to understand, evaluate and interpret policies and rules as found in the Graduate College Handbook, Code of Policies and Regulations Applying to all Students, and other campus documents.
Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication.
Appointment Information:
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2756 - Admissions and Records Officer position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on June 14, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application materials should include a cover letter, a current resume, and at least three references, including contact information. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jen Cochrane at walburnc@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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