Lawrence University · 1 month ago
Assistant Registrar
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLawrence University is seeking an Assistant Registrar to assist with the daily operations of the Registrar’s Office, ensuring data integrity and accuracy of the student records system. The role focuses on degree auditing and graduation certification processes, requiring strong technical and problem-solving skills.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Student Records Management: Create and maintain student records throughout student record lifecycle. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to updating personal data, processing student status information, managing schedule changes, updating academic record data, processing transfer work, process major and minor declarations, diploma processing, and course creation/registration for special programs
Degree Audit Systems Management: Manage the Degree Audit System (Degree Works), including testing functionality, scribing for accuracy, and exception/substitution management
Graduation Planning and Support: Regularly manage the degree audit process, communicating proactively with students and academic advisors regarding missing requirements. In partnership with the Registrar, develop and distribute official graduation lists and assist students in navigating their path to degree completion
Technical Support and Compliance: Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support for related software and systems (Banner, Degree Works, etc.). Ensure legal and ethical compliance with federal and state educational laws and guidelines (e.g., FERPA , record retention management, reporting)
Operational Support and Collaboration: Share operational duties with office staff, including website maintenance, managing the registrar email inbox, answering phone calls, and contributing to large-scale projects. Represent the office on campus committees and events as needed
Other Duties: Other duties may be assigned within the scope of departmental responsibility by the University Registrar; may include items such as development and delivery of training programs and presentations for staff and faculty, collaborate with campus partners to improve processes and policies to align with university initiatives, and/or other related tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience working in a registrar's office
Strong creative problem-solving, analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Ability to communicate complex information in a professional, clear, and concise manner
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to design and manage logical process flows
Must have successful completion of criminal and MVR background check, meet University Authorized Driver Policy requirements, and favorable completion of reference checks
Preferred
Experience using higher education specific software such as Ellucian Banner and Degree Works (including scribing experience)
Familiarity with other systems like TES, SQL, and the National Student Clearinghouse
Experience using databases and analyzing data for reporting purposes
Relevant work experience in a higher education setting, preferably in a registrar or academic advising roles in higher education
Experience working in a diverse environment
Company
Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Founded in 1847
501-1000 employees
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