Supervisor of Degree Audits

Company: University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Supervisor of Degree Audits The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Supervisor of Degree Audits.Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States Division Office of the University Registrar Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade N04 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Job Summary Coordinates with senior leadership in the Registrar's Office with auditing and reviewing degree applications. This includes, but not limited to, assisting students with the degree application process, processing all fees associated the degree application process, ensuring all academic requirements are satisfied prior to the posting of a student's degree, and documenting the student's Degree Progress Report, (DPR) to the student's academic record. This position is also involved with the planning of the University commencement ceremony each term and all aspects associated with the event. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the processing of final degree audits.
• Reviews Degree Progress Reports, (DPR) submitted to the Registrars Office by the academic units are accurate and properly approved
• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of diplomas after the degree completion process.
• Updates degree application data used in the graduation preparation process. This includes but not limited to, updating degree address, updating a student's graduation term, collecting fees associated with the degree application and seat reservation.
• In collaboration with academic units and Registrar's Office staff, is responsible for verifying all degree requirements have been met prior to the conferring of a student's degree.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months related experiences and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with multiple departments across campus.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ability to us Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to communicate and interact with a diverse group of people. Preferred Qualifications One to two years experience working in higher education environment. Experience working with PeopleSoft Student Information System.About The University of Southern MississippiThe University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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