Graduation Evaluator

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • Daytona Beach, FL

18h • $43,888 • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduation Evaluator plays a critical role in supporting student success by ensuring the accurate evaluation and certification of degree completion. This position is responsible for conducting final graduation evaluations for undergraduate and graduate students, reviewing academic records, prior learning, military and civilian training, and other qualifying experiences to determine credit eligibility and degree fulfillment. Working within University policies, procedures, and accreditation guidelines, the Graduation Evaluator ensures that all academic requirements have been met prior to degree conferral. This role maintains and updates student academic records, certifies eligibility for graduation honors, and posts completed degrees to official transcripts. The position also supports graduation operations by managing diploma production and distribution, coordinating student participation in commencement ceremonies, and maintaining graduation-related communications and resources for students. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and campus partners to ensure a smooth and accurate graduation process while delivering excellent student service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of related professional experience in higher education, student records, enrollment services, or a similar administrative environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with student information systems or similar databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint .
• Ability to interpret and apply academic policies, procedures, and accreditation guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting final graduation evaluations for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Reviewing academic records, prior learning, military and civilian training, and other qualifying experiences to determine credit eligibility and degree fulfillment.
• Ensuring all academic requirements have been met prior to degree conferral.
• Maintaining and updating student academic records.
• Certifying eligibility for graduation honors.
• Posting completed degrees to official transcripts.
• Managing diploma production and distribution.
• Coordinating student participation in commencement ceremonies.
• Maintaining graduation-related communications and resources for students.
• Collaborating closely with internal departments and campus partners to ensure a smooth and accurate graduation process while delivering excellent student service.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees