Graduate Registration Assistant II

Dakota State University • Madison, SD

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About The Position

Dakota State University is seeking a detail-oriented Graduate Registration Assistant II to support graduate students and programs. The position helps manage students’ academic and program records, assists with registration and degree audits, supports Graduate Office staff and faculty, and contributes to course and faculty-load preparation. The role also provides backup for similar processes related to undergraduate offerings.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Customer-service orientation and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Track graduate students’ academic and program status and make appropriate updates in the Student Information System.
• Serve as a resource to Graduate Office staff and faculty.
• Assist students with registration for graduate courses and programs.
• Collaborate with Registrar’s Office staff to develop and provide training to faculty, department chairs, and college support staff.
• Complete preliminary and final degree audits for graduate students.
• Load course sections, faculty-load information, and other information for graduate offerings.
• Provide backup for similar processes for undergraduate offerings.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short-term disability; hospital indemnity insurance; flexible spending account; health savings account; and health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System, with 6% fully matched contributions and vesting after three years of service.
• Paid time off: full-time 12-month employees earn 15 days of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year.
• 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed