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Assistant/Associate Registrar

Employer
University of Bridgeport
Location
Connecticut, United States
Salary
Not specified
Date posted
Oct 18, 2017

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University of Bridgeport

 

Assistant/Associate Registrar

 

The University of Bridgeport invites experienced higher education professionals for the position of Assistant or Associate Registrar. Reporting to the University Registrar, the Assistant/Associate University Registrar, provides leadership, support and management in the daily operations of the Registrar's Office.

 

The incumbent will assist in the overall responsibility of the accuracy, integrity, privacy and security of all academic records. The Assistant or Associate Registrar works together with the University Registrar to ensure compliance with published policies and procedures while providing outstanding customer service to students, staff, faculty and the larger community. Appointment rank will be based on qualifications and experience.

 

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate operations within the Office of the Registrar and assume responsibility for the office in the absence of the Registrar
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity and security of student academic records
  • Work with Registrar on reviewing policies and procedures in regards to compliance
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the academic administration, faculty and staff
  • Assist Registrar with posting of degrees
  • Conduct FERPA training as needed
  • Process changes of grades
  • Assist with production of the fall, spring and summer class schedules
  • Coordinate with Admissions on smooth transition of new student files
  • Backup Registrar when needed in submitting files to National Student Clearinghouse
  • Work with the Registrar on scheduling of classrooms in ensuring that the process is fair and equitable
  • Oversee the transfer credit posting process
  • Works with union employees to confirm timesheets and time off requests are submitted in a timely manner
  • Work with the Dean of Students on orientation planning
  • Coordinates staff professional development
  • Prepare NCAA Eligibility letters
  • Some weekends and evenings are required
  • Perform other related duties, as required

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

  • A Bachelor's degree is required;
  • Prior leadership experience preferred; a minimum of 5 years of progressive higher education experience in the Office of the Registrar/Registration and Student Records, Enrollment Management.
  • In-depth knowledge of student information system and experience working with records management and student information system integration, (preferably Colleague by Ellucian) in a College or University setting as well as knowledge of the operational and functional aspects of student systems and integration with other campus systems.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to interpret policies and procedures to students, faculty, parents, and others;
  • Strong working knowledge of the standards of student recordkeeping practices in higher education; Functional expertise in the technologies of storage, retrieval, retention, archiving, and purging of records;
  • A working knowledge and familiarity of FERPA policies;
  • Understanding of computation and statistical reporting applications;
  • Demonstrated organizational skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and effective communication across diverse groups of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, academic advisors, alumni, and other staff;
  • Interest in, and ability for, problem-solving;
  • Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer complaints in person and by phone;
  • Ability to maintain a motivated and team oriented attitude even under pressure;
  • Ability to meet deadlines within time constraints.

 

Some evening and weekend work is required.

 

The University of Bridgeport is committed to building a diverse university community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates may submit their CV/resume electronically or by mail and should include a letter of application.

 

University of Bridgeport
Assistant/Associate Registrar
Department of Human Resources
Wahlstrom Library 7th Floor
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Fax: (203) 576-4601
employment@bridgeport.edu

 

The University of Bridgeport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Bridgeport to prohibit discrimination in admissions, educational programs and employment, and in the provision of services on the basis of legally protected class characteristics (unless there is a bona fide occupational qualification related to employment), or any other unlawful factor. Protected class characteristics include race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, creed, ancestry, workplace hazards to reproductive systems, sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual harassment), marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, physical/mental/learning disability, veteran status and any other group protected by civil rights laws.

 

The University of Bridgeport complies with Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of University of Bridgeport Annual Security and Fire Report reports are available at http://www.bridgeport.edu/docs/Security/Annual_Security_Report.pdf

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