School Registrar, Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS, 8hrs/12mos, Ad Closes 02/12/25

Summary Description:
Under general supervision, performs varied and responsible work in the registration and transfer of students, and in the preparation and maintenance of student records and transcripts for a senior high school. Work of the class consists of applying specialized procedures to maintain and operate registration processes at the senior high schools. Workers maintain contacts with colleges, universities, national testing services and employers. Considerable judgment is exercised in the release of confidential information, retention of information in the student official record, and researching and interpreting information to be entered into the record. Volume and nature of work follows the school cycle from enrollment to graduation, and employees exercise considerable independence in scheduling work to achieve maximum efficiency. Employees are required to exercise extreme tact in working with confidential information. Physical Demands: Positions typically require sustained use of keyboard devices. Special Requirements: Work is subject to inflexible deadlines.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures with specific reference to records management, school curriculum, and course credit system; considerable knowledge of business English, vocabulary, spelling, and arithmetic. Ability to verify incoming records, maintain a complete record system and assemble and organize data and prepare reports from such records; ability to work independently and to exercise tact and sound judgment in working with confidential information; ability to make student referrals to appropriate school personnel, make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and maintain clerical records and prepare reports. Ability to work effectively with students, administrators and instructional staff, and other school employees, and the central office staff. Ability to supervise clerical personnel. Skill in the proficient operation of a typewriter and use of computer terminal to operate a data system; skill in operating word-processing equipment. Good human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience:
Associates degree required. Coursework in guidance or counseling. Bachelors degree preferred. Two plus years experience working with students in a school system including some experience or familiarity with Montgomery County Public Schools. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products, database software such as FileMaker Pro. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:None