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Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
University Registrar - 542000
Career Area
Student Services
Posting Open Date
08/19/2026
Application Deadline
08/31/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Degree Audit and Graduation Specialist
Position Number
20064733
Vacancy ID
S027984
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hybrid position working 1 day on campus.
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$20.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
09/07/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months or longer
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) serves several key duties as set from the Faculty Code of University Government:
1) OUR serves as the keeper of the academic records of all students registered in the University and issues official transcripts and reports of such records; 2) conducts the registration of all students in the University; 3) prepares and publishes the class and examination schedules; and 4) administers the faculty regulations relating to the removal of academic deficiencies incurred in this University and to compliance with probation and readmission requirements.
To fulfill these duties the office has following core service areas for and on behalf of the university community, including students, alumni, administration, faculty, staff, and other constituents.
- Classroom Scheduling
- Curriculum/Student Information System Academic Structure
- Degree Audit/Graduation
- Records and Enrollment
- Student Data/Reporting
- Training, Provisioning and Documentation
- FERPA/Regulatory Compliance Oversight
Position Summary
The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) seeks candidates for the position of Degree Audit and Graduation Specialist. The primary functions of this position are to audit students' degree audit reports for completion of all graduation requirements, program the degree audit, and manage the order and distribution of diplomas for the University. The incumbent will review the online degree audit to ensure students are meeting the rules, polices and requirements for their intended degree and communicate with advisors and departments about student progress toward degree completion. The Degree Audit Specialist will coordinate efforts with academic advising, undergraduate curricula, the Graduate School, professional schools, directors of (under)graduate studies in academic departments, and graduation coordinators to uphold the University's academic integrity and to facilitate student graduation.
The individual supports the PeopleSoft Grad Tracker for use by staff and advisors and provides names and degrees awarded of graduating students for the University commencement programs and other units, as needed; processes the ordering of diplomas, including requests for replacement diplomas; and processes department and college approved exceptions to university graduation requirements for students in the Tar Heel Tracker.
The individual communicates to the University community regarding graduation processes and deadlines and oversees training for university personnel in the graduation processing. The individual also ensures all FERPA guidelines are followed in the management of graduation and special recognition data.
The individual assists with the design of the overall architecture of the TarHeel Tracker (THT), including its structure, configuration, and processes, analyzes current configurations and makes recommendations for improvements and new features of the THT. The individual also applies technical methodologies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the THT as a tool for graduation clearance. Specialist in the Office of the University Registrar (OUR). This position will maintain appropriate controls to maintain the integrity of all UNC-CH curricular documents and systems.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Experience with undergraduate education and PeopleSoft
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.