Job Details

Degree Audit Technology Specialist

Position Number: 6204576
Location: New Britain, CT
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Degree Audit Technology Specialist

Details:
Posted: May 5, 2025
Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Location:
CT State Community College
185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is not remote**
For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:
Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:
July 2024

Position Summary:
The Degree Audit Technology Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely programming, scribing, and updating of all academic programs in a degree audit platform for Connecticut State Community College. This position also involves conducting degree audits for potential graduates and provides critical assistance in administrative support for strategic initiatives to increase degree completion.

Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Director of Degree Audit Technology, the Degree Audit Technology Specialist is responsible effective performance in these essential duties:

Performs the timely and accurate programming/scribing, documentation and updating of program requirements into the degree audit platform for all academic programs under Connecticut State Community College.
Works closely with academic leadership to ensure that all programs are accurately scribed in the degree audit platform.
Assists with testing and managing Degree Works upgrades on a pre-determined schedule.
Actively participates in all training and professional development workshops designed to implement the degree audit platform for Connecticut State Community College.
Troubleshoots any issues or errors found to provide accurate information and guidance to students regarding degree completion.
Manages the organization and tracking of all system information, update requests and completion dates, and provides reminders and reports as needed.
Generates reports from degree audit platform on student enrollment and graduation data.
Partners with the Director of Degree Audit Technology to train all Connecticut State Community College staff and faculty regarding the usability of the degree audit platform; communicates updates to the platform as they occur.
Assists with the development of resource guides, job aids, and other electronic materials to enhance usage and maximize functionality.
Performs official degree audits and certification of graduation applicants, ensuring compliance on all federal, state and institutional requirements regarding transfer credits, general education, prerequisites and catalog years.
Communicates with candidates regarding any outstanding requirements needed for graduation.
Works with Guided Pathways Advisors in running degree audits to determine which students are nearing program completion.
Provides critical administrative support for strategic initiatives to increase degree completion; establishes and maintains graduation application files for enrollment management
Manages and responds to graduation inquiries from students in all forms including in-person, voicemail, email, and paper correspondence.
Maintains a commitment to CSCC overarching goals including initiatives encouraging equity and diversity.
Represents CT State Community College interests at professional organizations at the state and national level.
May involve occasional evening or weekend work, within contractual limitations.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of experience in higher education enrollment management; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Demonstrated understanding of a comprehensive community college.
Demonstrated ability to work in groups, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to implement complex projects and programs in support of college objectives.
Experience in using enrollment management, content management, and project management software.
Experience with degree audit platforms, including scribing programs and generating reports.
Sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse members of the College community, including those with disabilities.
Effective presentation skills.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using a Student Information System such as Banner (or comparable system).
One (1) year of experience working with graduation audit software (Degree Works, etc.)
Knowledge of CT State's degrees and certificate program/graduation requirement.

Starting Salary:
Minimum Salary Range; $63,585-$67,844 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. To apply via our website at visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

To apply, visit https://ctstatecommunitycollege.applytojob.com/apply/GEIDzMumQw