POSITION: Graduation / VA Certification Officer
DESCRIPTION: East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time position as our Graduation/VA Certification Officer. The position begins when filled. The Graduation/VA Certification Officer is responsible for monitoring students’ progress towards graduation, and helping to plan and facilitate the commencement ceremonies, among other things.
QUALIFICATIONS: ETBU seeks Christian leaders who are committed to the integration of faith in learning and will invest in the university, local church, and regional community.
This position requires:
- Experience in registration related fields, with a superior knowledge of the University catalog
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, University policies and procedures, and University degree requirements
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel, including formulas
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, organizational, decision-making, research, and problem-solving skills
- The ability to audit and monitor graduation qualifications for each prospective graduate to determine eligibility status. Work with students and their advisors to get them cleared for graduation, and keep them up to date on any graduation related information
- Assists with the commencement ceremonies for all students – which occasionally requires work outside of standard office hours
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required
THE UNIVERSITY: East Texas Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.
APPLICATIONS: Submit the following to Academic Affairs, academicaffairs@etbu.edu:
- University Application (available at www.etbu.edu/employment)
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (May be sent to East Texas Baptist University, Academic Affairs, One Tiger Dr., Marshall, TX, 75670)
- Contact information (e-mail, mailing address, necessary phone numbers) for at least three professional references.
For additional information contact: Karson Kent – Registrar
East Texas Baptist University
One Tiger Dr.
Marshall, TX 75670
kekent@etbu.edu
DEADLINES: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.