DEGREE PROGRESS SPECIALIST

2 weeks ago

Hattiesburg MS USA, United States University of Southern Mississippi Full time
Degree Progress Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Degree Progress Specialist.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Institutional Effectiveness

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 35,568.00 - 44,520.00

Pay Grade

E06

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary

The Degree Progress Specialist (DPS) monitors student progress toward a degree by partnering with assigned colleges and programs. The DPS manages course substitutions, course and hour waivers, bulletin extensions, and degree application processes. The DPS communicates and resolves degree progress issues with the partnering colleges, programs, and other stakeholders as necessary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Manage course substitutions, waivers, extensions, graduation applications, change of major/minor, and audit letters. Work with partnering programs in determining the applicability of transfer credits toward the degree.

+ Manage the system workflow for electronic processes by developing SDRs with iTech, testing workflow processes for accuracy, troubleshooting workflow issues, and maintaining the SOAR workflow table.

+ Serve as liaison between partnering colleges and programs and the Office of the Provost and Registrar.

+ Assist faculty and staff in partnering colleges and programs with issues related to the Degree Progress Reports, Certificate Progress Reports, awarding badges, course substitutions, and graduation applications. Serve as the liaison between partnering programs and the Technical Analyst for Academic Advisement.

+ Work with the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness to identify issues related to student progression and identify methods to improve process efficiencies.

+ Contribute to academic changes and policies by actively participating in the Undergraduate Council shared governance process. Remain abreast of changes in the partnering colleges and programs and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma. Two years of student support experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Must have functional knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite or similar software suite.

+ Must be able to perform mail merge between word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.

+ Must have functional knowledge of PeopleSoft (SOAR) or related student services software platform.

+ Must have good oral and written communication skills.

+ Must be able to assemble and analyze requested reports.

+ Excellent organization and time management skills

+ Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of paid student support experience with multiple programs and/or colleges.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. 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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