Degree Audit & Curriculum Systems Specialist - (MGR 170)

Degree Audit & Curriculum Systems Specialist - (MGR 170)

Salary

$58,598.00 - $76,177.00 Annually

Location

Indiana, PA 15701

Job Type

Full Time and Regular

Job Number

02597

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Academic Records and Institutional Research

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Reference Number

AA 2026-29

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Nestled in the scenic foothills of western Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) offers more than a place to work-it offers a vibrant campus community where innovation, collaboration, and natural beauty come together. Our picturesque campus features tree-lined walkways, historic architecture, and welcoming green spaces that create an inspiring environment for learning, working, and connecting.

At IUP, employees are part of a supportive and engaged community dedicated to student success, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Located in the charming college town of Indiana, Pennsylvania-just over an hour from Pittsburgh-our campus combines small-town warmth with access to the cultural, professional, and recreational opportunities of a major metropolitan area.

Whether enjoying a walk across the Oak Grove, collaborating with colleagues in dynamic academic spaces, or engaging in the many cultural and community events hosted throughout the year, IUP offers an exceptional place to build a career and make a difference.

Position Summary & Description

SUMMARY:

The Degree Audit & Curriculum Systems Specialist (Manager 170) provides operational and technical oversight of degree audit, curriculum, and catalog management systems. The position ensures the accuracy and integrity of Degree Works, Curriculog, and Acalog data; supports audit encoding, testing, and quality assurance; and maintains consistency across curriculum, catalog, advising, scheduling, and student planning systems, including the Student Educational Planner (SEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Encode, maintain, and update Degree Works audit rules for majors, minors, certificates, and concentrations.
• Execute test plans for audit cycles, system upgrades, and catalog transitions, including regression testing.
• Investigate and resolve audit errors, misalignments, and exception-processing issues.
• Coordinate with Information Technology on system updates, patches, and migrations.
• Review approved curriculum proposals and ensure accurate implementation in Degree Works and Acalog.
• Validate the alignment of catalog content, program structures, and curriculum workflow outputs with degree audit requirements.
• Perform data validation and quality assurance reviews during catalog production cycles.
• Support the maintenance of academic program inventory changes, including new, modified, suspended, and terminated programs.
• Prepare and maintain mappings to support degree audits, reporting, and catalog alignment.
• Validate Student Educational Planner (SEP) templates and term-by-term plans against Degree Works audit requirements.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies among degree audits, program plans, and catalog year requirements.
• Provide training and support to faculty, staff, advisors, and approvers on curriculum, catalog, and degree audit systems.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, user guides, and version notes.
• Triage and resolve service requests related to Degree Works, Curriculog, Acalog, and related system integrations.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance data integrity, reduce errors, and support process automation.

KNOW HOW/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Systems thinking and data integrity management
• Attention to detail and structured problem solving
• Testing and quality assurance
• Communication and training skills
• Process documentation and continuous improvement

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with audit systems, process requirements, product offerings structures, and governance rules.
• Ability to conduct detailed testing, error analysis, and quality-assurance activities.

Preferred:

• Experience with Degree Works, scribing, complex exceptions, transfer/articulation rules
• Experience with Acalog, Curriculog, Ellucian Banner and/or related academic systems.
• Experience in higher education, information systems, or related field.
• Experience coordinating catalog production or curriculum workflows.

IUP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process or to perform the essential functions of a position.

Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, consistent with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact human-resources@iup.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of background checks.

For an overview of IUP benefit information available for management employees, please click on the link below:https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/sshe-summary.pdf

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Do you possess a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university?

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• No

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Do you have experience working with audit systems and interpreting or applying process requirements, governance rules, or program structures?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience conducting system testing, error analysis, and quality assurance activities?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Address 1011 South Drive

Sutton Hall Room 360

Indiana, Pennsylvania, 15705

Phone 724-357-2431

Website http://www.iup.edu/employment