Graduation Services Advisor

Advises students and staff on the degree candidacy application process, senior degree audits, and academic policy issues. Assists with improving current processes and diploma management. Serves as college liaison with faculty and staff advisors and students.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Advises students and staff on the degree candidacy application process, senior degree audits, and academic policy issues.
• Certifies completion of degree programs, posts degrees on the student information system (Uaccess).
• Makes adjustments to students' records including changing or adding majors and minors and adjusting repeat codes.
• Serves as college liaison with faculty and staff advisors and students, maintains accurate records of degree audits and responds to phone, email, and in-person inquiries regarding application for degree candidacy, senior degree audits, and graduation issues.
• Assists team lead with current and new projects that will provide more efficiency in the awarding process and participates in testing new programs and processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of University of Arizona policies.
• Ability to effectively use standardized software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and UAccess.
• Ability to learn new software and systems.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Focused attention to detail skills and a high standard of excellence.
• High levels of initiative, dependability, flexibility and motivation skills.
• Ability to establish, maintain and sustain positive, professional working relationships internally and cross-functionally.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an office environment.
• Ability to multi-task during critical time periods.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required.