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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8661

Working TitleDIRECTOR DEGREE AUDIT SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT

Number of Vacancies1

LocationRemote Location

DepartmentDegree Audit Systems & Support

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Provides leadership and management of the degree audit process for the University. Manage, coordinate and direct the daily operation of Degree Audit Systems and Support and ensure degree audit system configurations and functionality align with established university, state, federal and accreditation requirements.

Description of Duties

• Oversees the general administration of the department to include establishment and implementation of policies and procedures, development of goals and objectives, personnel administration and staff development.

• Ensures collaboration among all Strategic Enrollment units, Academic Advising, Academic Affairs, Health Affairs and the Graduate College to ensure degree audit system configurations and functionality align with established university, state, federal and accreditation requirements.

• Conducts audits to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of departmental records, and efficiency of operations. This includes review of degree audit documentation; analysis of system configurations and proper coding of curricula changes in degree audit system to safeguard information; ensuring accuracy of data; and promoting operational efficiency

• Ensures proper coding (scribing) of curricula changes and performs system testing/validation and quality control.

• Responsible for the collection and analysis of data related to degree audit processing.

• Responsible for the development, oversight and management of all budgetary responsibilities for the assigned area. Oversees the overall direction, management, evaluation and training of employees engaged in degree audit processing.

• Conducts meetings with personnel to establish, delineate, and review organizational policies and procedures

• Serves as a liaison, coordinates, communicates and is a resource to academic advisors, registrar staff, financial aid staff, faculty, and other end users regarding degree requirements, changes and audit processes.

• Collaborates with campus leadership and participates as an active member on internal and external assigned committees.

• Attends related training and conferences as needed and approved and keeps abreast of any regulatory changes, policies or procedures that might affect the degree audit system.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from and accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in one or multiple student enrollment areas and/or academic curriculum management/advising related experience, including supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience with Ellucian Degree works or another degree auditing software. Knowledge of curriculum and academic program structures in a university setting. Experience with the application and use of integrated Student Information Systems, such as Banner.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work is performed primarily in a general office environment and can be performed remote within close proximity to a UTRGV campus. If the work is performed remote, high-speed internet and a designated workspace are required.

The selected candidate will be required to attend on-campus meetings and participate in campus events as requested.

Other

Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date11/17/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49386

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document