Graduation Specialist
Employer
Central Piedmont Community College
Job Location
Central Campus – Uptown/Elizabeth
Salary Grade
41,600
Benefits
State Retirement System - Health, Vision, and Dental
Job Category
Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Application Period
Opens: 04/23/2026
Closes: 05/21/2026
Target Start Date
06/01/2026
Expected Work Hours
Monday - Friday
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Education, Liberal Studies, or related field; 1 year of job-related experience. Knowledge of computer skills/knowledge of MS Office products
Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience working with Ellucian Colleague
Position Description
Audits student records for purposes of degree, diploma, certificate, or Adult High School graduation, to assist with the planning and execution of the College’s two annual graduation ceremonies, and to actively ensure that all graduates of the College meet or exceed the minimum standards and requirements set forth by SACS, NCCCS and CPCC. This position provides support for the Director of Graduation.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this posting may be taken down before the listed closing date once adequate candidate interest has been reached.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assists with printing official copies of appropriate degrees, diplomas, and certificates to award the students.
2. Manages the department’s annual program outcome and assessment.
3. Coordinates the Reverse Transfer Program.
4. Updates the department’s program exceptions and overrides.
5. Develops and provides oversight of graduation correspondence delivered via communications management and other methods.
6. Audits potential graduates’ records against program completion requirements; completes final audit of students’ records and certifies those who have met all program requirements as graduates of the appropriate degree, diploma, certificate or the Adult High School program.
7. Ensures all graduates meet or exceed the program completion requirements of CPCC, NCCCS, and SACS.
8. Works with faculty and staff in developing proactive solutions to graduation related issues.
9. Researches requests from former students and graduates by locating and reviewing historical student records; confirms and updates student graduation records when appropriate.
10. Serves as an active member of the graduation committee and assists with planning annual graduation ceremony.
2. Manages the department’s annual program outcome and assessment.
3. Coordinates the Reverse Transfer Program.
4. Updates the department’s program exceptions and overrides.
5. Develops and provides oversight of graduation correspondence delivered via communications management and other methods.
6. Audits potential graduates’ records against program completion requirements; completes final audit of students’ records and certifies those who have met all program requirements as graduates of the appropriate degree, diploma, certificate or the Adult High School program.
7. Ensures all graduates meet or exceed the program completion requirements of CPCC, NCCCS, and SACS.
8. Works with faculty and staff in developing proactive solutions to graduation related issues.
9. Researches requests from former students and graduates by locating and reviewing historical student records; confirms and updates student graduation records when appropriate.
10. Serves as an active member of the graduation committee and assists with planning annual graduation ceremony.