Graduation Coordinator

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that include business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online programs.

We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique, vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Indiana Tech is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all. We actively support the recruitment, engagement, and retention of students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We believe that creating a sense of connection and support across our campus community plays an essential role in preparing students to succeed and contribute in a global society.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan or strategic plan.indianatech.edu.

To provide administrative support to the Office of the Registrar through accurate and timely requests for review of degree requirement status from students, faculty, and staff. Maintain database systems, review degree progress, and monitor progress from time the petition is received until it is determined that the students have completed the degree requirements and are eligible to graduate and/or participate in commencement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact with students, staff, and faculty for graduation petition deadlines, pre- and post-clearance processes, commencement, convocation, etc.
Maintain, monitor, and respond to graduation e-mail inbox
Review, process degree audits and petitions for academic clearance multiple times a year
Plan and coordinate with multiple offices to execute the annual Commencement ceremony
Update graduation and Commencement resources
Serve as liaison to Jostens (regalia) and Tassel (name pronunciation)
Assist with phone calls and office walk-ins
Perform various other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Detail-oriented and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
Ability to prioritize with strong time management skills
Ability to meet deadlines on a regular basis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Experience

Associate's degree required
Customer service experience required
Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred:
Computer skills, particularly Jenzabar or similar Student Information System
Preferred: higher education experience

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.