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Full-Time Graduation and Completion Coordinator

Employer
Dutchess Community College
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

Category:: Administration
Department:: Registrar
Locations:: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted:: Jun 11, 2019
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time

About Dutchess Community College:


Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. A winner of the 2015 HEED Award for inclusiveness, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality, embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.



Job Description:


The Registrar's Office at Dutchess Community College supports the academic mission of the College by facilitating the transition of students from initial enrollment to degree completion while ensuring adherence to academic policy, preserving academic integrity, safeguarding academic records, providing accessible and reliable administrative services while striving to meet the diverse needs of the college community.


Position Summary:


The Graduation and Completion Coordinator is responsible for evaluating graduation applications, certifying students for completion of credential (degree, certificate, microcredential) requirements and critically analyzing student records for additional, appropriate earned awards. The Graduation and Completion Coordinator will serve as the initial point of contact for inquiries concerning completion of degree and non-degree credentials and will collaborate with other offices on completion-related initiatives. Working under general supervision, the Graduation and Completion Coordinator will be focused on setting goals to facilitate students' success, persistence, and degree completion in a timely manner.


The Graduation and Completion Coordinator is responsible to and reports directly to the Registrar. The primary responsibilities are as follows:


  • Perform graduation evaluations to determine if degree requirements have been met,
  • Evaluate and certify students for completion of credential requirements with utmost accuracy and precision in a timely manner and communicate information to students,
  • Serve as a primary point of contact with students, college staff, and the general public for graduation inquiries,
  • Implement all academic policies and Registrar's Office procedures in relation to graduation and completion,
  • Provide necessary communication to students and staff concerning graduation requirements, processes, and procedures,
  • Assist with graduation related initiatives designed to increase student graduation rates,
  • Track and award Badges for Microcredentials,
  • Responsible for entire Fresh Start Application process,
  • Run all Argos reports for graduation and microcredentials,
  • Maintain the integrity of the student records and providing a high standard of customer service,
  • Responsible for all National Student Clearinghouse data reporting and updating,
  • Part of the Degree Works Implementation Team, Data Standards/Banner committee and other committee work as required.


Requirements:


  • Associate Degree,
  • Three or more years in a Registrar's Office (preferably working on graduation related tasks).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to use complex databases. (Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Degree Works, Argos, Xtender, TES (College Source) preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines,
  • Ability to apply thorough knowledge of policies to a variety of individual situations,
  • Recommends procedures to ensure compliance in a diverse learning community,
  • Skills in effectively analyzing and interpreting policies, practices, and guidelines with strict attention to detail in all areas of work,
  • Thorough knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices within student records including understanding and adhering to FERPA,
  • Strong problem identification, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability. Ability to assess processes and implement improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:


Ability and desire to acquire new technical expertise as needed, Community College experience preferred.





Additional Information:


***THIS IS AN INTERNAL SEARCH PENDING BOARD APPROVAL***


Organization

Working at Dutchess Community College 

Dutchess Community College has been in Dutchess County for more than 50 years. We have the reputation of being the best community college in the state for academic excellence and the success of our graduates. Students who transfer to a four-year school after Dutchess do better and graduate at a higher rate than students who transfer from other colleges. Plus, we currently have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.

Our main campus is in Poughkeepsie, with a major extension site in Wappingers Falls. Students can also take DCC classes at high schools throughout the county.

We offer associate degrees and certificates in more than 60 program areas. Some of these programs are occupationally-oriented, designed to provide the skills students need to enter the job market immediately upon graduation. Other programs are designed to provide the first two years' of study toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. The certificate programs provide a condensed program in a particular field of study and usually can be completed in one or two semesters of study.

There are three different types of degrees from which students can choose:

The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) is used primarily for transfer programs that lead to the bachelor of arts degree at a four-year college or university. It may be used for general liberal arts programs.

The Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) may be used for certain occupationally-oriented studies, but is primarily designed to serve science or professionally-related programs that lead to transfer to a bachelor of science degree at a four-year college or university.

The Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) is structured as an occupationally-oriented degree. However, it may be appropriate as a transfer degree to certain types of specialized baccalaureate program such as the bachelor's of technology.

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