Academic Compliance Specialist
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Job no: 534846
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Executive VP & Provost
Department: Registrar
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Academic Advising / Support, Other, Student Affairs / Services
The Office of the University Registrar is looking for an individual to join our team as an Academic Compliance Specialist. As a member of our team you will play a critical role in performing detailed evaluation and monitoring of undergraduate student records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely degree completion.
Joining our team means becoming a part of an inclusive and supportive work environment. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of individuals, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to the success of both the office and the university.
Important Points
1) You will be joining the Office of the University Registrar: a department dedicated to assisting students in navigating their academic journey at Virginia Tech from admission to beyond graduation.
2) You will report directly to the Associate Registrar for Graduation & Academic Compliance. This position is a regular, calendar-year staff appointment.
3) Your primary responsibilities will encompass conducting graduation audits, certifying academic eligibility for NCAA student-athletes, managing diploma production workflows, and enforcing compliance with the Virginia 125% Rule.
4) You will have the chance to expand your knowledge of the university and pursue career advancement within the Office of the University Registrar.
5) The salary of this position is commensurate with experience up to an expected budget max of $45,000 - $46,000, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, and retirement options.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
-Demonstrated knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
-Strong computer skills to include data entry
-Some knowledge of query language, programs and office applications
-Data analysis experience
-Ability to process large volumes of work while maintaining a high level of accuracy
-Strong communication and analytical skills and the ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities
-Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
-Ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all individuals in a diverse multicultural environment
-Advanced computer experience using large-scale relational databases such as Banner
-Knowledge of computer software programs and applications
-Experience with academic programs and curricular offerings
-Previous reconciliations and proofreading experience
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Salary is commensurate with experience up to an expected budget max of $45,000 - $46,000
Review of applications will begin on Monday, December 1
Unable to Sponsor Work Visas
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Robin Lucas at ralucas@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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