Degree Audit Program Specialist

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Campus, IL
In-Office
Edtech
The Role
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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N06

Salary Minimum

$65,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Position Summary 

Provides support for the daily activities in an assigned unit and knowledgeable in a specific discipline that aligns with the department, implements key business strategies and initiatives to meet the organizational goals.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • Experience with the daily operation of an assigned unit or organization and serves as a professional consultant knowledgeable in a specific discipline, profession or industry.

  • Ability to plan and maintain work systems, follow processes and policies that enable and encourage the unit to meet the organizational objectives.

  • Must have specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment; utilizing relevant software applications; facilitating meetings and projects.

  • Ability to understand new emerging trends in area(s) of expertise and prepares for changes that may occur because of these trends. 

  • Able to work independently and be a strong effective team player, committed to delivering timely results; with excellent organizational skills and effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

  • Ability to research and proposes new methodologies and technologies to enhance the work-flow process. 

  • Ability to respond to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to the appropriate personnel and/or identifying the relevant issues and recommending a remediation plan. 

  • Ability to choose effective and appropriate communication and communicate in a respectful tone and manner, listen actively, writing clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats when communicating.

  • Must have excellent customer service skills. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Responsible for writing syntax and programming the automated degree plans used by students in tracking their progress toward degree completion.

  • Analyzes and designs departmental systems in compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and College guidelines.

  • Program degrees and certificate plans in Workday/Colleague for credit and continuing education levels. 

  • Under general supervision, develops, implements and/or maintains computer programs for information systems.

  • Support the Reverse Transfer initiative, including review of Reverse Transfer transcripts and awarding Reverse Transfer graduates. 

  • Use a variety of reports and tools to identify potential graduates for degrees and certificates. 

  • Work with IT programmers and analysts to test and recommend new core and TSI programming.

  • Collaborate with Degree Audit staff to ensure deadlines are met; work with Catalog Web Team, Curriculum Management and Workforce Education to improve/revise degree plans. 

  • Convert and design individual degree plans and awards into student planning system syntax and coding for input into student planning module.

  • Conduct various duties such as training, utilizing queries and degree-mapping, and supporting the degree audit team. 

  • Train practices in processing degree plans, posting course substitutions and graduation.

  • Audit student graduation files for compliance to THECB guidelines.

  • Process logs and create reports as requested.

  • Meet with Degree Audit Users Group to communicate new policies, reflect on current policies and standards and provide guidelines for implementation. 

  • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

  • Uses excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills when communicating with stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network. 

  • Performs other duties as required. 

 

Physical Requirements  

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of related work experience. 

  • Official transcripts will be required.   

  • Must have valid driver’s license.

  • Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. *** 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.  

Applications DeadlineJuly 25, 2025

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Dallas College has come together to offer you the education you need as one unified college with seven campuses: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland.

The campuses of Dallas College equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community by providing:

— the first two years of a bachelor's degree
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— enrichment and certification classes for a lifetime of learning
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