Graduation Specialist

Supports OSR operations related to review and certification of academic requirements, with a primary focus on graduation eligibility and related processes. Key duties include processing of exceptions and waivers, auditing and certification of students’ eligibility for graduation, and seeing graduation applications through to their final resolution. Oversees processes related to diplomas. Typical hiring salary for this position is $47,500.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the Graduation Specialist job description for more information.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Requried:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and leverage data effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to function as a team member.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service.
• Dependable, self-motivated, organized, and possess the ability to problem solve.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, and with minimal supervision.

Preferred: 

• Prior experience at an institution of higher education in student records or related areas.
• Experience with automated student information systems preferred, Oracle PeopleSoft highly.
• Experience with certifying students’ eligibility for graduation and/or athletic eligibility.
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 30, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.