Assistant Registrar for Registration and Scheduling

New York University•New York, NY

7d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Assistant Registrar is a functional expert with thorough knowledge of business practice, academic policy, compliance matters and operational procedure in the Office of the University Registrar with specialization in registration, class scheduling, classroom scheduling and utilization, final exam scheduling, class requisites, academic calendar, and course catalog management. Serve as a proactive member of the managerial team, providing both oversight and support of day-to-day functions with the ability to resolve most complex escalated issues. As an SIS “super-user,” analyze and configure high-priority and high-volume SIS processes that impact student records. The Assistant Registrar is expected to leverage their functional SIS expertise to identify, recommend, and implement streamlined processes and improved services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years relevant experience overseeing a large data processing operation, supervising staff, office operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated data management skills and related reporting capabilities
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, and implement change
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and student information systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when in dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations
Ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, professional colleagues, and the public; with customer service orientation.
Strong managerial and leadership skills with an ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
3+ years in a college or university level Registrar’s office
2+ years experience with class/room scheduling, final exam coordination, or academic data management.
Strong preference for proficiency in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or CollegeNet’s 25Live, and/or Courseleaf's CIM.
Demonstrated ability to make presentations in large or small groups.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team to facilitate implementations and/or procedural change.
Strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a proactive member of the managerial team, providing both oversight and support of day-to-day functions with the ability to resolve most complex escalated issues.
As an SIS “super-user,” analyze and configure high-priority and high-volume SIS processes that impact student records.
Leverage functional SIS expertise to identify, recommend, and implement streamlined processes and improved services.