Graduate Records Specialist - Graduate School - UTK

Job description

This position evaluates graduate student records for graduation and certifies the completion of graduation requirements through the degree audit process. The Graduate Records Specialist maintains records of graduate students, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university regulations involving degree requirements and correspondence. Additionally, this position communicates with and advises graduate students, faculty, and staff concerning Graduate Council policies related to degree requirements. Evaluates and approves admission to candidacy forms and graduate certificate verification forms for all graduate degree programs, process revision(s) to candidacy forms, and approve transfer credits. Ensures that detailed and accurate records of graduate students are maintained as students are approved for graduation each semester. Receives and processes requests to verify enrollment or degree completion via written correspondence, Zoom, or by telephone. Responds to inquiries as permitted by FERPA. Process other forms linked to graduate progression (e.g., Leave of Absence, Late Change of Registration, Reinstatement, Overload, and Time Extension). Advises students and departments of options...