Job Details

Degreeworks Analyst

Position Number: 6833191
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Registrars

Degreeworks Analyst

Job ID: 293706
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Office of the Registrar at Augusta University strives to serve our community with excellence, integrity, accuracy and efficiency. We provide superior customer service while maintaining and preserving student academic records, supporting academic progress and providing academic certification. Our office serves as a resource to students, faculty, staff and alumni.

The Registrar's Office strives to:

Provide the highest quality service to students, faculty, staff and the community in a courteous and professional manner. Develop and implement standard operation procedures that will ensure the accuracy, integrity, security and preservation of academic records. Complete frequent peer analysis, stay informed on industry best practices, utilize the latest technology and encourage suggestions from our customers for delivering quality service. Provide professional development opportunities to expand the individual potential of Registrar employees to meet the needs of the department and university.

Job Summary

The DegreeWorks Analyst supports the accuracy, usability, and effectiveness of the DegreeWorks degree audit system through data analysis, training, documentation, and curriculum impact review. This position ensures that academic departments and advisors have the information they need to maintain accurate curriculum, properly submit and provide documentation for curriculum proposals, understand audit behavior, and use DegreeWorks effectively to support student progression and completion. The analyst acts as a liaison between academic units, curriculum committees, and the team responsible for scribing and system updates. Completes other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards and performs all compliance-related tasks as required.

Responsibilities

CURRICULUM IMPACT REVIEW & COORDINATION: Review proposed curriculum revisions in Curriculog and new program submissions to identify the potential impact on DegreeWorks. Communicate curriculum changes and interpretations, if needed, to the DegreeWorks Curriculum Specialist for implementation. Work with academic departments to ensure curriculum requirements are clear, complete, and compatible with DegreeWorks logic from launch step to ensure all steps receive accurate input.
Provide departments with data-driven insights to support curriculum improvements and academic program decisions.

DATA ANALYSIS & REPORTING: Analyze course substitution trends, course usage patterns, and program-of-study mappings to identify issues and opportunities. Communicate opportunities and engage with stakeholders to implement permanent updates, reducing future workload and improving efficiency. Monitor audit accuracy by reviewing student record discrepancy analytics and informing the records team when updates are needed. Use DegreeWorks and SIS data to support student success, program review, and compliance efforts for the course program of study.

TRAINING, DOCUMENTATION & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve DegreeWorks training materials, user guides, documentation, reports, and reference resources. Provide regular training sessions for advisors, faculty, and departmental staff on how to interpret and use DegreeWorks effectively. Assess gaps in training or documentation and proactively create resources to address them.

COLLABORATION & STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT: Collaborate with advising, registrar's office staff, and academic departments to ensure consistent understanding of DegreeWorks functionality. Ensure accurate communication of curriculum requirements and identified issues to the academic departments.

: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university and three years of experience at a regionally accredited higher education institution or relevant work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing registrar functions preferred. Experience with using DegreeWorks or similar application preferred. Understanding of Degree Audits and handling related changes. Knowledge of Banner, Acalog, and Curriculum. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform duties and responsibilities timely with minimal supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Working knowledge of MS Office and other computer software/databases.

Knowledge of university academic policy and procedures as it relates to Augusta University, in addition to University System of Georgia rules and regulations.

SKILLS

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to find, evaluate, and proactively recommend solutions to problems.
Ability to formulate logical and objective conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify issues, determine sources of information, gather and synthesize data from multiple sources.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of the standard business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B11

Salary: $56,600/annually-$72,200/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293706&PostingSeq=1