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Liberty University is hiring an Academic Evaluator to maintain the accuracy and confidentiality of academic records under FERPA, Department of Education, and SACS accreditation standards. The role advises students on degree progress, confers degrees within 30 days of requirement completion, and serves as the final authority on degree conferral for thousands of students annually.

Highlights

Confer degrees within 30 days of final requirement completion, in accordance with federal guidelines.
Compare published Degree Completion Plans (DCPs) against the university's DCP Audit tool to verify course and degree accuracy.
Process degree change requests, including double majors and minors, to keep student records accurate.
Assist Student Financial Services, Military Affairs, and Enrollment Management with confirming student progress toward degree completion.
Support the International Student Center in maintaining F-1 status compliance tied to degree completion.
Provide official evaluations of outstanding degree requirements to thousands of students annually across all campuses and levels.
Prepare graduation packets for audit, including a final review of degree requirements prior to conferral.
Train new hires on Registrar and academic evaluation processes.

Academic Evaluator Full Description

Academic Evaluators are responsible to maintain the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of academic records per federal guidelines via FERPA, Department of Education, and SACS accreditation. Academic Evaluators advise and assist students in the successful completion of their degree requirements. They uphold an accurate picture of degree progress and make the final recommendation for degree conferral. Annually, Academic Evaluators provide official evaluations and confer degrees for thousands of students across all campuses and levels of the University.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

In accordance with federal guidelines, confer degrees within 30 days of final requirements being met.
Uphold all published academic policies in the course catalog and maintain a vast knowledge of past and present academic policies and degree requirements.
Maintain clear and accurate communication with student emails and phone calls within 24-48 hours of receipt.
Analyze student progress and serve as the final authority for degree requirements and degree completion.
Process degree completion applications upon submission and prepare graduation packets for audit, including a final review of degree requirements prior to conferral.
Provide official evaluations of outstanding degree requirements to students through written documentation.
Compare published Degree Completion Plans with the DCP Audit tool to ensure accuracy with course and degree requirements.
Process degree change requests, including double majors and minors, to ensure accuracy on a student's record.
Assist other departments (Student Financial Services, Military Affairs, Enrollment Management) with confirmation of student status toward degree completion.
Assist the International Student Center with maintaining compliance of F-1 status and degree completion.
Assist with the training process for new hires.

Qualifications and Credentials

Bachelor's degree required.
Strong computer skills and well-developed communication skills required.
Preferred: minimum of one year experience in Registrar and academic functions.

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