Center for Public Partnerships & Research · 2 days ago
Degree Analyst
Topeka Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
3+ years expThe Center for Public Partnerships & Research is seeking a Degree Analyst who will provide key knowledge and support for students and faculty in academic matters. This role involves certifying student eligibility for graduation, collaborating with campus partners, and ensuring compliance with academic regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Determines final graduation eligibility for all undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, exercising independent judgment in certification of previous and current College and University rules and regulations
Conducts multiple reviews each semester for seniors in the College and notifies students, departmental faculty leadership, and academic advisors of issues that may impede progress toward timely degree completion
Facilitates updates and changes to candidate files each year
Coordinates commencement program information to ensure accurate inclusion of all candidates
Receives and reviews all errors identified in university tools used to track progression and degree completion and facilitates the correction or updating of errors in the systems through investigative research and collaboration with Student Lifecycle Technology
Receives and reviews high volume of department-level approved substitutions and processes approved exceptions in multiple university student support systems
Reviews and checks the academic records of students submitting petitions to determine progress towards college degree requirements, making sure the decision made is most beneficial to the student’s academic progress and degree completion while complying with university requirements and regulations
Determines if appropriate departmental endorsement or recommendation is necessary and consults with Assistant Dean/College Governance to provide policy/procedure/curriculum feedback
Certifies student athletes’ compliance with NCAA academic regulations to determine eligibility to participate in NCAA sports
Completes large volume of athletes’ certifications with a required high level of accuracy
In addition, provides individual certifications in response to urgent need
Verifies part-time enrollment requests for applicable student athletes on an as-needed basis
Works closely with faculty advisors in all departments and programs in the College, as well as academic advisors in Jayhawk Academic Advising on matters related to student progression and degree completion in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; as well as students with special circumstances requiring detailed expertise
Provides advising policy and procedure materials, as well as training workshops for new faculty and staff, both internally and campus-wide
Analyzes student academic data to determine eligibility for Highest Distinction
Calculates student candidacy eligibility in the spring
Conducts a final calculation in the summer after grades are posted to determine awardees
Coordinates proper awarding indication in Enroll & Pay to ensure accurate inclusion of all awardees of Highest Distinction
Serves as a contact for academic advisors who may request additional information on behalf of students regarding the final determination of Highest Distinction
Additionally, serves as the primary contact for technology setup and troubleshooting for meetings and trainings hosted by the office of College Undergraduate Academic Services
Ensures that all technology is fully operational for sessions while taking proactive measures to prevent and resolve issues to minimize disruption during meetings and presentations
Coordinates all individual editing of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of KU’s Commencement Program and serves as the College’s point of contact with the university regarding all Commencement Program related initiatives
Serves as troubleshooting expert in New Student Orientation Headquarters to assist advisors across campus in resolving student enrollment issues during all advising sessions
Makes appropriate referrals
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Dean
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with minimum of three years of experience working in a college or university setting; OR Master's with minimum of one year of experience with relevant student program development, organization, implementation, and evaluation
Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills as evidenced by letter of application and work history
One year of work experience that demonstrates ability to perform detailed work, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations
Preferred
Degree in the liberal arts and sciences
Student Records, advising or similar experience
Knowledge of KU and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences' requirements, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated experience with student lifecycle technology, and communication systems as evidenced by work history
Company
Center for Public Partnerships & Research
At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meghan Cizek
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships and Research
Sara Gardner
Assistant Director, Center for Public Partnerships & Research
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