Degree Certifier at KSU

Kennesaw GA

10 March, 2022

11:57 AM

Description

About Us Find your wings at KSU! Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, diversity, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion. Job Summary Performs administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations of degree auditing in relation to program and department curriculum requirements. Analyzes and interprets information regarding Board of Regents (BOR) and institutional degree policies and procedures. Responsibilities 1. Responsible for completing all phases of degree auditing, including changes and exceptions 2. Collaborates with the campus community to ensure BOR compliance 3. Manages petitioned student workflow process 4. Provides assistance to the campus community regarding interpretation and research 5. Participates in all Commencement ceremonies each semester 6. Assists with testing updates in Degree Works and the electronic student file storage system, and approves curriculum updates in Degree Works 7. Assists with maintaining study abroad applications and processes 8. Assists with the application of course substitutions to Degree Works   Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Required Experience One (1) year relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with University System of Georgia (USG) policies Preferred Experience Two (2) years of related registrar, advisor, higher education degree auditing or counseling experience Experience in higher education degree auditing preferred Experience in University student information systems Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Able to analyze and interpret institutional policies Able to facilitate and foster effective working relationships High standards of ethics, honesty, integrity and confidentiality Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines KNOWLEDGE In depth knowledge of degree program structures and USG general education (core) curriculum Proven success working with academic departments and curriculum issues Experience and proficiency in degree auditing SKILLS High aptitude to comprehend and grasp information quickly Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Degree Works and NOLIJ) Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007.  Participant ID: 61415 Background Check Position of Trust + Education Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.  Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.  Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf Please apply online at:  https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=239733&PostingSeq=1