Budget Title: Institutional Studies Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $$50,000 - $51,000

The Degree Works Specialist will work as a key member of the Financial Aid and Student Records Office, reporting to the Assistant Director for Student Records

This position provides functional and technical expertise supporting Degree Works, Banner, and other student-related software products held within the University's portfolio. The Degree Works Specialist will collaborate with academic units and advisors in support of academic success and maximizing Degree Works system functionality. This position has the opportunity for a hybrid (on-campus/remote) work arrangement, pursuant to SUNY policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain Degree Works software, working with Information Technology Services and SICAS staff to coordinate and test upgrades and patches
• Review new functionality and make recommendations to fully leverage the Degree Works software
• Provide campus training as new Degree Works functionality is introduced
• Using Scribe, oversee and complete all Degree Works curricular changes in consultation with academic offices
• Work closely with the management team of Financial Aid and Student Records maintaining federal financial aid compliance rules using the Degree Works Audit
• Implement and maintain the rules for NCAA Division I academic compliance; work closely with Athletics department to review NCAA Division I compliance rules
• Assist with the administration of Degree Works security
• Collaborate with academic advising, academic departments, and Dean's offices to assist in management, preparation, and administration of Degree Works reporting
• Maintain, enhance, and track communication stream to specific populations in support of increasing graduation rates
• Analyze Degree Works business practices and make recommendations to support the SUNY transfer initiative
• Act as a functional lead in implementing Transfer Finder, Student Outcome Tracking, and Student Educational Planners
• Act as a member of the New York State Aid working team to ensure compliance with NYS regulations
• Assist in the implementation of graduate-level degree programs in Degree Works

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in higher education or other educational setting
• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, display an aptitude for technology, think analytically, and be easily adaptable to change
• Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask and work in a team environment with a positive attitude

Preferred:

• Experience with Degree Works is a plus

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

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