Graduation Analyst 1

Title Code: 4235 

Occ. Group: 111.400 

Graduation Analyst 1

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Definition 

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in analyzing graduate students' and/or senior students' records for compliance with degree requirements for graduation and performing related work as required. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Receives applications for degree candidacy, transcripts, all information pertinent to the students' program.

Receives requests to graduate and examines students' record verifying all requirements for graduation.

Notifies students, deans, and advisers of any discrepancy in qualifications for graduation.

Maintains current policy and procedures file on programs and requirements.

Advises students on programs and requirements.

Composes routine correspondence as required.

Assists in registration and preparation for graduation exercises.

Prepares lists and submits names of degree candidates for supervisory approval.

Arranges documents, letters and other appropriate materials in students' folders.

Performs other work as assigned. 

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Knowledge of organizational rules, regulations, and procedures.

Knowledge of various school curriculum requirements.

Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.

Ability to extract information from conversations and/or documents.

Ability to type accurately at an acceptable rate of speed.

Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and convincingly.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public and other employees. 

Recommended Qualifications

Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. Graduation from a standard high school. Experience in a responsible clerical capacity with some experience involving public contact, preferably in a student records keeping area. 

Date     Skill       Eval            
3/6/85     5     422031233

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.