Academic Records & Registration Specialist

Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position assists with the daily operations of the Registrar Office. The Academic Records and Registration Specialist is responsible for processing student add, drop, and withdrawal requests while maintaining a high level of customer service. This position is also responsible for setting up and managing the registration process each semester.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Updates student records accurately and with all proper documentation in a timely manner
• Responds to questions from students, staff, and/or faculty regarding established procedures governing any of the following areas: registration, course scheduling and availability, waitlist management, etc.
• Identifies registration dates in alignment with the university calendar, sets up registration schedules in the student database, and confirms student registration priority level
• Performs a daily course reconciliation
• Processes cancelled course notifications, student pre-requisite overrides, and registration waitlist notifications; registers students for waitlisted classes
• Prepares annual pre-requisite list and runs the pre-requisite process each semester and module

Other Functions: 

• Performs similar or related work as departmental needs arise
• Assists in the update of departmental policies and procedures
• Assists in the preparation for audits, as needed

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Requires excellent prioritization and organizational skills
• Need for adaptability and excellent customer service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and related documents
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and student databases

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in higher education or related field preferred

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment None       Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Outdoor Weather ConditionsX   Work with fumes or airborne particlesX   Work near moving mechanical partsX   Risk of electrical shockX   VibrationX   

 

Physical Activity None       Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Standing                                                X  Walking  X Sitting   XTalking & Hearing   XUsing hands/fingers to handle/feel   XClimbing or balancingX   Bending, pulling, pushing X  Driving X   

 

Lifting RequirementsNone      Under 1/31/3 to 2/3Over 2/3Up to 10 pounds                                    X  Up to 25 pounds X  Up to 50 poundsX   Up to 75 poundsX   Up to 100 poundsX   Over 100 poundsX   

 

Vision Requirements:

  X         Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

            Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

          Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

          Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

               left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

            Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

               spatial relationships)

___        No special vision requirements

Salary Range: 

• $40,000 - $43,000

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules 

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)