University at Buffalo
Academic Advisement Reporting & Degree Applicable Credit Lead
University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Job Title: Academic Advisement Reporting & Degree Applicable Credit Lead
The University at Buffalo Registrar's Office seeks to hire an Instructional Support Associate. The Associate is responsible for overseeing and continuously assessing and improving processes related to: calculation of degree applicable credit (DAC) for financial aid programs, NCAA certification, and Academic Advisement Report (AAR) encoding. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Lead the working group responsible for calculating the number of degree applicable credits (DAC) for TAP, Excelsior, and other New York State Aid Programs Lead the DAC review team, assigning cases and ensuring accurate, timely review of DAC; and conduct manual reviews of DAC and re-reviews of complex student situations as needed Lead the NCAA Certification Team, assigning cases and ensuring accurate, timely review of NCAA eligibility; for a defined subset of athletes, perform all aspects of the athletic eligibility process including refreshing NCAA database, running Academic Advising reports, updating and completing the certification and recertification forms in accordance with NCAA regulations and the Office of the Registrar NCAA certification manual. Consult, as necessary, with athletic academic advisors office, the director of Academic Advising, Financial Aid advisors, and departmental academic advisors to ensure that student athletes certification and/or DAC calculation is correct. Work with the TAP/Excelsior and NCAA Certification Teams to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the processes and communications. Provide training to staff related to DAC, NCAA, and Academic Advisement Report encoding and respond to related listservs. Serve as Academic Advisement Reporting encoding lead, taking responsibility for assigning encoding responsibilities, ensuring their accurate, timely completion and for encoding reports as needed. Lead PI/Bundle testing and system support of related process The Office of the Registrar serves as the home for student academic records and related services. We preserve the integrity of the academic record and student data while providing high quality, student-centered services. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with one (1) year higher education professional work experience required and competencies in the following areas:
Interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) with tact and diplomacy exhibiting understanding, appreciation and respect for all individuals in a diverse environment Well organized, possess high attention to detail and display accuracy in all areas of responsibility. Strong technological competence to learn and adapt to new applications and systems Possess and display a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Strong working knowledge of MS office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications: At least one or more years of experience working in a University Registrar's office Three or more years of higher education work experience Experience troubleshooting in a technical environment Technical or functional experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, including development and maintenance of PS queries Familiarity in running, modifying, and/or creating reports in Microsoft Access and/or SQL University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Salary Range:
$55,000 - $62,000
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The University at Buffalo Registrar's Office seeks to hire an Instructional Support Associate. The Associate is responsible for overseeing and continuously assessing and improving processes related to: calculation of degree applicable credit (DAC) for financial aid programs, NCAA certification, and Academic Advisement Report (AAR) encoding. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Lead the working group responsible for calculating the number of degree applicable credits (DAC) for TAP, Excelsior, and other New York State Aid Programs Lead the DAC review team, assigning cases and ensuring accurate, timely review of DAC; and conduct manual reviews of DAC and re-reviews of complex student situations as needed Lead the NCAA Certification Team, assigning cases and ensuring accurate, timely review of NCAA eligibility; for a defined subset of athletes, perform all aspects of the athletic eligibility process including refreshing NCAA database, running Academic Advising reports, updating and completing the certification and recertification forms in accordance with NCAA regulations and the Office of the Registrar NCAA certification manual. Consult, as necessary, with athletic academic advisors office, the director of Academic Advising, Financial Aid advisors, and departmental academic advisors to ensure that student athletes certification and/or DAC calculation is correct. Work with the TAP/Excelsior and NCAA Certification Teams to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the processes and communications. Provide training to staff related to DAC, NCAA, and Academic Advisement Report encoding and respond to related listservs. Serve as Academic Advisement Reporting encoding lead, taking responsibility for assigning encoding responsibilities, ensuring their accurate, timely completion and for encoding reports as needed. Lead PI/Bundle testing and system support of related process The Office of the Registrar serves as the home for student academic records and related services. We preserve the integrity of the academic record and student data while providing high quality, student-centered services. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with one (1) year higher education professional work experience required and competencies in the following areas:
Interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) with tact and diplomacy exhibiting understanding, appreciation and respect for all individuals in a diverse environment Well organized, possess high attention to detail and display accuracy in all areas of responsibility. Strong technological competence to learn and adapt to new applications and systems Possess and display a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Strong working knowledge of MS office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications: At least one or more years of experience working in a University Registrar's office Three or more years of higher education work experience Experience troubleshooting in a technical environment Technical or functional experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, including development and maintenance of PS queries Familiarity in running, modifying, and/or creating reports in Microsoft Access and/or SQL University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Salary Range:
$55,000 - $62,000
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