Degree Audit and Graduation Specialist

Posting Information

• Department:
  University Registrar - 542000
• Career Area:
  Student Services
• Posting Open Date: 08/19/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 08/31/2026
• Position Type:
  Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title:
  
  Degree Audit and Graduation Specialist
• Position Number:
• Vacancy : 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

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) serves several key duties as set from the Faculty Code of University Government:

• 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;
• conducts the registration of all students in the University;
• prepares and publishes the class and examination schedules;
• 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

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 People Soft 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…