Registration and Records Assistant

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• At least two years of experience in general office work with an emphasis in records management, student registration, or a related area
• Knowledge of the college and university registration process
• Ability to explain and interpret registration policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain student academic records
• Ability to compile information into report form
• Ability to analyze documents to determine compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• At least one to three years of customer service experience
• Work experience in an academic setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• The Registration and Records Assistant is responsible for processing and maintaining academic records and student information associated with registration activities, transfer credit evaluations within an institution of higher education.
• Other duties are assigned.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees