& Degree Progress
Specialist
Job Summary
The Part-Time Curriculum and Degree Progress Specialist provides
administrative and analytical curriculum review support and will
work closely with and provide support to the Senior Assistant
Registrar for Graduate Records. This role focuses on ensuring the
accuracy, consistency, and integrity of curriculum information
related to the Graduate School catalog and associated curriculum
documentation. The Curriculum Reviewer works collaboratively with
graduate departments, the curriculum team, and other Registrar
functional areas, and may also review undergraduate curriculum
artifacts as needed. This position will also assist with data and
transcript analysis, including degree audit validation, testing,
review, reporting, and troubleshooting (including migration of
degree audit exceptions) as needed.
This position supports institutional efforts to maintain clear,
well-documented, and systematized academic curriculum processes,
from proposal through approval and codification and will work with
team members in the University Registrar's Office, the Graduate
School, faculty, curriculum contacts and other campus partners
whose roles contribute to the development of the academic
offerings.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor, review, and update graduate program requirements to
ensure accurate content, consistent formatting, and publication
across institutional platforms and websites.
Assist in maintaining the Graduate School catalog by validating
curriculum data and identifying discrepancies or needed
updates.
Help develop and maintain a tracking method to ensure
curriculum changes are properly approved, documented, and
implemented.
Collaborates with graduate departments, the curriculum team,
and other Registrar functional teams to resolve curriculum related
issues and discrepancies.
Assists with the development of documentation, summaries, and
reports to share curriculum review findings with university
stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to curriculum
processes, data quality, and operational workflows.
Verify that curriculum changes have completed the appropriate
graduate and/or undergraduate approval processes prior to
codification in student information systems.
Conduct research on best practices for curriculum development,
documentation, display, and systematization.
Isolate and perform outreach regarding potential compliance
concerns that result from curricular approach or documentation
discrepancies.
Assist with data and transcript analysis, including degree
audit testing review, reporting, and troubleshooting.
Perform data validation and quality assurance checks on degree
audit records migrated to the new degree audit system verifying
program requirements, course completion, as well as manual entry of
exceptions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of
education can be substituted for two years of related work
experience) plus one year directly related experience .
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make
decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and
organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are
also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Preferences
- Some college or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Experience working in a registrar's office, graduate school, or
higher education administrative environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of student records management and
academic policies.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Experience using Stellic or similar degree audit and academic
planning tools.
- Familiarity with graduate academic policies and degree
requirements.
- Experience with curriculum management or academic catalog.
Special Instructions
- Required 5 professional references, information
requested: First and Last Name, Relation, Company, Email
and Phone Number
Requisition Number: PRN17543N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This is a part time, fixed term
position of up to nine months at no more than 20 hours a week, with
some availability during regular office hours of Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm MT. This position will not work the week of
November 23rd – November 27th, or December 21st, 2026 – January
4th, 2027.
Department: 00296 - Registrar's Office
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20 - $35 per hour, commensurate with
experience. Candidates with a background in registrar operations,
curriculum management, or degree audit will be considered at the
higher end of the range.
Close Date: 10/27/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211212
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