Graduation and Degree Progress Specialist

James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Registrar at James James Madison University (JMU) invites applications for a Graduation and Degree Progress Specialist. The successful candidate will perform all graduation services and support other areas in the office. JMU is a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Requirements

  • Significant previous or current customer service experience
  • Technology aptitude not limited to the following: Adobe Acrobat, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and running queries and reports with the ability to synthesize and understand the results.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in records confidentiality, attention to detail, and rules and regulations adherence.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with the PeopleSoft student information system.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule, monitor, and utilize university query and reporting functionality to ensure the successful evaluation of students' graduation applications.
  • Review student records to ensure graduation requirements are being met for all applicants.
  • Order and distribute original and replacement paper diplomas; and, Certified Electronic Diplomas.
  • Prepare and edit copy for the commencement program.
  • Perform functions related to commencement ceremonies.
  • Assist with all transfer credit functions as assigned.
  • Assist with varsity athletes' academic eligibility, and club sports members' academic eligibility.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • High-quality health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Employee Well-Being programs
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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