What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Registrar position at COLUMBIA COLLEGE?
Job Details
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Registrar works closely with the Registrar to update and maintain the student information system (SIS) and all manuals and processes of the office; assists with various technological aspects of the department to ensure processes are efficient and effective; works collaboratively with other campus offices to maintain and disseminate appropriate information while also adhering to academic integrity; and performs related duties as assigned. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists with maintaining curricular changes within the SIS.
- Assists with maintaining Academic Plans within the SIS.
- Troubleshoots system issues with student records.
- Provides administrative support for all areas of the department including but not limited to registration processing, schedule and advisor changes, major/minors changes, withdrawals, email communications, etc.
- Manages specialized registration agreements with local school districts.
- Provides reports and/or data to stakeholders upon request.
- Interprets and applies a variety of procedures, policies and precedents.
- Provides general office assistance and support for daily tasks as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or closely related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in a higher education administrative setting with interactions with faculty, staff, students, parents, and the general public.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, utilizing Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams, or related software necessary to create and maintain data management systems and processes; experience utilizing Jenzabar required; basic SQL language is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and demonstrate personal initiative.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and be adaptable to a changing work environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.
EOE M/F/D/V