The Office of the University Registrar at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Degree Works Analyst.

About the Opportunity

This position will perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and analysis of the degree audit reporting system (Degree Works), for degree programs offered at WVU and its divisional campuses at Potomac State College in Keyser, WV and West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley, WV. The Degree Works Analyst performs a variety of duties involved in the development, implementation, testing, and continued support of the designated degree audit reporting system for the university.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Code, update and modify degree audit programs, data and information such as curriculum requirements, policy changes, financial aid requirements, and courses and course requirement exceptions based on curriculum changes approved by appropriate governance groups.
• Research new and revised information regarding degree requirements through the University catalog, academic departments, and the Faculty Senate, as needed.
• Verify and assure accuracy of data, information and requirements for the degree audit system.
• Performs integral role in the testing and validation of Degree Works to ensure integrity of system and protect personally identifiable information.
• Researches and develops plans for new Degree Works feature enhancements and upgrades.
• Interact with departments in creating new degree program requirements. Determine adjustments to corresponding coding of degree requirements.
• Provide support and assistance to degree audit system (Degree Works) users.
• Contributes to marketing/strategic initiatives to highlight degree audit system, to faculty, staff and students.
• Assist with duties for athletic certification.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience involving:
  
  • Strong customer service experience
  • Principles, practices and techniques used in the maintenance and analysis of computer systems, programs and applications.
  • Experience with a computerized records management system or similar database management experience.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Principles, practices, and techniques used in the development, maintenance and analysis of computer systems, programs and applications.
• Program, design, code and maintain degree audit system and functions such as tables, rules, degree exceptions, and curriculum requirements.
• Understanding of the relationship between the CIM and CAT system, degree audit system and Student Information System.
• Verify and assure accuracy of data, information, and requirements for degree audit programs.
• Data analysis for assessment of programs and system usage.
• Review, analyze and modify existing programs as necessary.
• Ability to understand multiple complex systems in order to train end users on these systems.
• Ability to deliver effective training for users with differing technological skills and backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to independently plan and organize work in a remote environment.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.