Degree Works Specialist

Position Title :

Degree Works Specialist

Location :

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department : 61200 - Registrar

Advertised Salary :

$45,000-$47,500. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements.

Benefits :

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA : Exempt

Temporary / Continuing :

Continuing

Part-Time / Full-Time :

Full-Time

Union Group : N / A

Term of Position : 12 Month

At Will / Just Cause :

Just Cause

Summary of Position :

Primary responsibilities include programming for Ferris' degree audit platform, MyDegree (Degree Works by Ellucian). This position scribes curricular changes, generates reports, reviews curriculum proposals, and provides customer service related to MyDegree. This is a full-time, continuing position.

Position Type : Staff

Required Education : Bachelor's degree.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work experience equals one year of education.

Required Work Experience :

Two years work experience in higher education. Experience with an enterprise software program.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Pulling / Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Three to five years of demonstrated work experience in higher education using an enterprise software program. Familiarity with academic advising and student records. Exposure to post-secondary curriculum processes and procedures. Experience with Degree Works or other degree audit platforms in the test environment. Knowledge of Ferris general education requirements.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

Required Documents :

Optional Documents :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED) : Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree if applicable as described in the Required Education section. If you do not have a transcript, please write a justification explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education and attach that justification in lieu of the transcript. Transcript must include : Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript (if applicable).

Initial Application Review Date :

September 15, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled? :

Yes

Posting Close Date : EEO Statement :

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit : Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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