Degree Analyst, Registrar's Office

Department
Registrar Operations

Job Posting Title
Degree Analyst, Registrar's Office

Job Description

The Degree Analyst position provides academic records and graduation support within the Registrar's Office for students across all undergraduate academic programs. Responsibilities include reviewing transfer coursework, monitoring student progress toward graduation, applying university policies related to academic and graduation requirements, and assisting with the degree conferral and diploma process. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong critical-thinking abilities, and the capacity to communicate effectively while providing outstanding service to students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and other electronic systems, strong organizational and customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent college coursework (minimum of 60 credit hours) in a related field or two years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
• At least one year of experience working with audits, databases, student information systems, academic records, or other detail-oriented processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or four years of professional experience in lieu of degree.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the transferability of coursework and credits from other colleges and universities, and alternative or accelerated credit methods
• Conduct degree audits for undergraduate students, including review of general education, major, minor, certificates, and program requirements
• Review and confirm completion of degree requirements during the Application for Program Completion process
• Provide timely support and communication for walk-in, phone, and email inquiries related to student records and degree completion
• Participate in planning and supporting university commencement activities and events
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, advisors, faculty, department chairs, and other campus constituents
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and filing systems related to degree progress and academic data
• Perform other duties as assigned

Appointment Date: Start date will be determined upon acceptance of an offer and successful completion of a criminal background check.

Priority Deadline: August 19, 2026. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Salary : $16.63 per hour

Benefits: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits

Application Process : To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents : Applicants must submit resume.

Preferred Application Documents: Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Becky Newell, Assistant Registrar

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Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination: FHSU is committed to providing equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, employment, services, and activities in compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. FHSU prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression), age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or for further information on how this might affect you.