What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Registrar position at Simmons University?
ABOUT SIMMONS
Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.
As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Registrar of Operations serves as the University's compliance coordinator for the National Student Clearinghouse and National Student Loan Database and is responsible for maintaining accurate records and enrollment statuses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting data problems, updating documentation, collaborating with staff across the University, and resolving data issues. This position will also serve as the liaison to Student Financial Services on student billing and registration. In addition, the Assistant Registrar prepares scheduled and ad hoc reports from the University student information system on enrollments, demographics, etc., for internal University use.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Data / Enrollment Reporting : (60%)
- Serve as Simmons' National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) repre sentative. Responsible for University compliance with the policies and regulations of the National Student Clearinghouse. Interpret new or revised Clearinghouse requirements and update Simmons' procedures and documentation accordingly, ensuring accurate submission of students' information.
- Prepares monthly uploads for the Clearinghouse; receives, review, interpret, and reconcile the discrepancies provided by the Clearinghouse; reconciles discrepancies in enrollment information shared between the Clearinghouse and the National Student Loan Database.
- Responsible for creating and disseminating internal data reports related to student programs and registration information at regular intervals and upon request. Monitors datqrequest@simmons.edu.
- Works with and provides information for the Compliance and Audit committees.
- Works in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research.
Leave of Absence / Withdrawals : (25%)
Technology Liaison : (10%) :
Other : (5%)
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Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume / cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
