Degree Audit Analyst

The Office of the University Registrar is looking for an individual to join our team as a Degree Audit Analyst. As a member of our team you will play a critical role in supporting student success and institutional compliance by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and functionality of Virginia Tech’s degree audit system (DARS).

Joining our team means becoming a part of an inclusive and supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of individuals, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to the success of both the office and the university. 

Important points:

1) You will be joining the Office of the University Registrar: a department dedicated to assisting students in navigating their academic journey at Virginia Tech from admission to beyond graduation.

2) You will report directly to the Associate Registrar for Systems. This position is a regular, calendar-year staff appointment.

3) Your primary responsibilities will encompass encoding approved curriculum and academic policy into the system, maintaining audit performance, and collaborating closely with academic and administrative units to ensure degree progress is correctly reflected for all students. The analyst also provides specialized system support for federal and institutional requirements, and contributes to process innovation across the Office of the University Registrar (OUR). 

4) You will have the chance to expand your knowledge of the university and pursue career advancement within the Office of the University Registrar.

5) The salary of this position is commensurate with experience up to an expected budget max of $46,000 - $47,000, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, and retirement options.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
•Strong technical skills, including the ability to interpret data from multiple sources
•Ability to show high accuracy and attention to detail when working with complex requirements
•Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
•Ability to troubleshoot issues logically and create/follow thorough documentation

•Knowledge of basic programming and/or SQL
•Experience working in a degree audit platform such as uAchieve or DegreeWorks
•Knowledge of curricular structures and academic program requirements
•Experience in Ellucian’s Banner or similar ERP

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Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

Salary is commensurate with experience up to an expected budget max of $46,000 - $47,000

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Review of applications will begin on Friday, December 5.

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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