Degree Plan Specialist

Primary Location: 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074 We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Job Summary: Receive and evaluate student petitions districtwide to determine eligibility for graduation. Communicate with degree plan coordinators regarding transfer work, and update students on their eligibility status. Maintain spreadsheets of pending graduates for commencement ceremony preparation. Award degrees, certificates, and other credentials to qualifying candidates for graduation, and send diplomas to eligible graduates. Required Qualifications: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accountable for knowledge of all college’s requirements for programs of study, graduation requirements, and local, state, and federal regulations related to graduation. Evaluate student petitions districtwide to determine eligibility for graduation. Run program of study audits to determine program requirements, transfer credits evaluated, residency requirement, current GPA, and outstanding course requirements. Update students’ records to appropriate graduation status for the semester of expected graduation. Award degree, certificate, or other credentials to eligible students to post on transcript. Email students with status updates, including outstanding course requirements needed for completion, possible course substitutions, and/or next steps. Communicate with academic coordinators/deans regarding course substitutions. Communicate with degree plan coordinator any transfer work needing to be applied to student record. Report any program of study audit discrepancies to degree plan coordinators and/or assistant manager of student information system. Monitor Graduation email account and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. Run reports to identify candidates for graduation, notify eligible students, and update student record to appropriate graduation status. Maintain spreadsheets of pending graduates for future mailings and graduation preparation, including online petitions, diplomas, and annual commencement ceremony. Assist with annual commencement ceremonies and the review of ceremony program. Prepare official diplomas for graduating students. Communicate with students regarding their graduation status and respond to inquiries in person, by email and over the telephone, in a friendly and professional manner. Perform essential job functions accurately under time pressure and deadlines, while maintaining professionalism and cooperation with co-workers. Supplemental Functions Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of district rules, policies, and practices, as well as state and federal regulations Knowledge of Collin College policies and program of study requirements, making adjustments for catalog and program updates Knowledge of all various college departments and programs Knowledge of prerequisite courses and requirements needed for applying to programs Knowledge of student information and network systems Problem-solving skills Customer service skills Interpersonal and organizational skills Conflict resolution skills Critical thinking skills Decision-making skills Computer and applicable software skills, including Microsoft Office suite products Verbal and written communication skills Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required. Requirements Associate degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Equivalency Language At least sixty (60) hours or at least two (2) additional years of directly-related experience. **This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.** The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable): The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. ***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*** Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Full time Compensation Range: $35,344.00 to $40,645.60 For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Dear Job Seekers, Thank you for your interest in a position at Collin College! Accolades Independent surveys of Collin College’s employees show it is an amazing place to work. Collin College has been named one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” by the Great Colleges Program. Collin College has also been recognized as one of the DFW Metroplex’s “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.” Culture Should you choose to start your journey with us, you will find yourself immersed in a culture of innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration. Benefits We invite you to explore our competitive benefits today. Grow your career at Collin College today! Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information or assistance, contact Human Resources at (972) 985-3783 or send an email.

Salary : $35,344 - $40,646