Registrar Assistant jobs in Springfield, OH

Job Description:

The Registrar oversees all functions of the Registrar's Office, with responsibility for processes that support University enrollment goals, registration, grading, graduation, and other academic services. This is a full-time, exempt-level position reporting to the Provost.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Plans and conducts course registration, scheduling and space management.
• Maintains and updates an efficient student records system including academic records, degree audits, grades and transcripts.
• Responsible for interpretation, explanation and application of academic policies; FERPA and other rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the presentation and distribution of the schedule of classes and related academic materials/website.
• Collaborates with advisors to build student academic schedules.
• Represents the Registrar's Office at various university functions (new faculty orientations, prospective student days, new student orientations).
• Serves on various campus committees (EPC, BAS, Field Studies, Student Services Council, and Commencement) and attend monthly Faculty and Chair/Director meetings.
• Resolves registration and record related issues that arise with faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Supervises and manages the workflow for the Registrar's Office.
• Certifies student enrollment status and degree candidacy.
• Initiates reports and responds to internal and external requests for information, data and analysis.
• Conducts research as appropriate.
• Prepares budget requests for Registrar's Office.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, developmental activities, crisis response, and ad-hoc committees etc.

Requirements:

Requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• Five to seven year' progressive experience in student records and/or Registrar's office.
• Experience working with housing assignment software required.
• Significant experience in integrated information systems, preferably Datatel/Ellucian Colleague.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve systems and procedures, lead staff in responding to change and technological advances, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in supervising both professional and support staff, including assuring them a supportive and professional environment.
• Attendance at professional conferences locally and away.
• Some nights and weekends required (events such as orientation and project roll-outs).
• Willingness and ability to speak one-on-one or to groups.
• Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of constituents, solve problems quickly and professionally, anticipate needs, and communicate proactively.
• Competency and experience using Microsoft Office software, specifically proficient in the use of Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint with the ability and desire to learn additional software applications as necessary.
• Remain in a stationary position for more than 75% of the workday; utilize computer, phone, and other technology.
• Frequently utilizes computer for extended periods (up to 50% of the work day).

Additional Information:

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

Wittenberg University is committed to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct in our campus community. Click here to view our Title IX policies.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please set-up an account in our online recruiting system and upload the following documents in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

• Resume
• Cover letter
Name, address, and phone number of three professional references.

Applicants who require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (937) 327-7517 or email hure-mail@wittenberg.edu.