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University of Alaska is hiring a Degree Services Specialist. The role works in the Office of the Registrar at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, helping students reach graduation by reviewing eligibility, producing degree audits, and processing petitions and changes of major. The specialist also serves as a go-to resource for degree questions and helps keep student data accurate across university systems.

Highlights

Review graduation eligibility, produce degree audits, and identify honors candidates so students meet degree requirements and graduation timelines under catalog policy and institutional, state, and federal regulations.
Troubleshoot and process student petitions and changes of major, and answer questions as a go-to resource on degree services.
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of student data across systems and test software updates to the student information systems.
Help ensure FERPA compliance, contribute to team and campus-wide training, and keep office manuals up to date.
Work with academic departments, academic advisors, the Graduate School, and rural campuses, and provide customer support across a variety of channels.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Familiarity with complex database systems, preferably student information systems, plus knowledge of university academic policies and the analytical skills to evaluate academic records and calculate academic honors.
Full-time, non-exempt staff position on the Fairbanks campus at Grade 78, part of the CAUSE-UAW bargaining unit.

Degree Services Specialist Full Description

Do you enjoy celebrating student achievements and have a keen eye for detail? Are you data-driven with exceptional communication skills? The Degree Services team in the Office of the Registrar is looking for you!

Join us as we support and collaborate with academic departments and staff across UAF including academic advisors, the Graduate School, and rural campuses and play a vital role in supporting students as they reach important academic milestones!

Help students achieve their academic goals by ensuring compliance with graduation timelines, catalog policy and relevant institutional, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing graduation eligibility, producing degree audits, identifying honors candidates, and ensuring degree requirements are met. Then celebrate with us at Commencement!

Be a go-to resource for all things degree services at UAF! Answer questions, solve problems and help us keep everything running smoothly. You’ll troubleshoot and process petitions and changes of major, ensure the integrity and accuracy of student data across systems, and contribute to the daily operations of the Office of the Registrar.

Put your attention to detail and tech skills to work as you navigate student information systems, test software updates, and help ensure compliance with FERPA. You’ll also contribute to team and campus-wide training, keep manuals up to date, and provide friendly, helpful customer support across a variety of channels.

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, love helping others, and enjoy being part of the journey to graduation, we’d love to have you on our team! Help us celebrate student success, one degree at a time.

The ideal candidate will bring a willingness to learn and embody the Office of Registrar’s core values of Impactful Service, Integrity, and Innovation in support of student success.

Does the following describe you?

Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
Previous experience working in higher education or familiarity with the higher education environment through professional or student experience.
Familiarity with complex database systems, preferably student information systems, and advanced computer proficiency.
Knowledge of university academic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting policies, evaluating academic records, calculating academic honors, and ensuring accuracy.
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and provide excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, collaborate effectively with others, and identify opportunities to improve processes and procedures. Relevant transferable knowledge, skills, and experience will be considered when evaluating qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Position Details:

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on November 11, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, Signers’ Business Office at [email protected].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [email protected].

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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