Records Analyst III - Degree Auditor

La Sierra University•Riverside, CA

5d•$20 - $23

About The Position

La Sierra University seeks a Records Analyst - Degree Auditor to support students, advisors and departments by overseeing degree progress and ensuring records align with institutional and regulatory standards. The Records Analyst - Degree Auditors will audit academic records of prospective graduates from undergraduate programs across the University, fulfill Change of Major requests, and assists in the setup of graduation and Degree Works.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or equivalent) from a four-year college or university.
At least three years' experience in a registrar's office or advising office at the post-secondary level or an equivalent student service environment within higher education.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Will be required to perform mathematical calculations as a part of the degree audit process.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of the Windows environment as well as the Banner and Degree Works computer systems.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, facsimile, copier and other standard office equipment required.
A successful candidate must have strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
The ability to understand the importance of and uphold confidentiality regarding records is essential.
The employee must display good organizational skills, strong interpersonal communication, and professionalism in all situations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the processes and policies of La Sierra University is desirable.
Candidates who can commit two years to the position will be given priority.

Responsibilities

Reviews senior contracts and updates degree audits for a segment of undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, Divinity School, School of Education, and/or School of Business, as assigned.
Determines whether student senior contracts fulfill remaining degree requirements and can be approved.
Monitors approved senior contracts each quarter to verify continued eligibility for graduation; meets with students as needed.
Monitors student compliance with deadlines for self-paced courses, equivalency exams, and minimum grade reports.
Awards degrees for eligible undergraduate students at the end of each term.
Works with colleagues to assemble the graduation list each Spring Quarter; assists in setting up the commencement services in the University database.
Supervises an assigned function at University commencement services, addresses queries about graduation ineligibility.
Participates in annual Degree Works maintenance in coordination with the Registrar.
Leads Degree Works training sessions for faculty and staff advisors in group and individual settings.
Troubleshoots faculty, staff, and student problems with Degree Works.
Processes Change of Major requests from students in the SIS, Banner.
May attend university committees as needed and assigned by the Registrar.
Performs other duties as directed by the Registrar.