Location
Grand Rapids, MI | United States
Job description
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI
The Assistant Registrar works directly with the Registrar to maintain official academic records for the Registrar’s Office at Cornerstone University. This person is responsible for planning, organizing and evaluating daily operations including registration, evaluating credits and degree completion while maintaining accuracy and data integrity to all student records. The Assistant Registrar must understand all academic policies and articulate information to internal and external audiences.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent Cornerstone University in a Christ-like, professional manner to many different internal and external constituencies, consistently exhibits enthusiasm toward the institution
- Assists with the overall process of registration
- Evaluates transfer credits of new and current students for transferability
- Process grade changes
- Assists with edits and revisions to the academic catalog which are published annually
- Creates course schedule records for each semester and accommodates classroom changes when needed
- Regularly manages the waitlist process
- Facilitates the collection of enrollment and degree data for submission to the National Student Clearinghouse and IPED’s
- Assists with the university census each semester
- Creates and maintains program evaluation information for all degree programs
- Regularly maintains Registrar manuals
- Assists with processing reports
- Serves as additional support to the Associate Registrar and Office Coordinator
- Other duties may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a university registrar or advising office preferred
- 3 - 5 years of database input, reporting, and data analysis preferred (i.e.: Ellucian Colleague, Slate, Moodle) with a high-level ability to learn new technology software
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to deal with high volumes of work during peak periods
- Protect the privacy of student records through adherence to FERPA regulations
- Proven ability to develop cooperative working relationships with a wide array of faculty, students, alumni, and professional representing a diverse range of academic disciplines and backgrounds
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
- A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
- Enthusiastic embrace of the Cornerstone University Identity, Mission and Vision statements.
- Physical requirements include the ability to navigate our physical campus, use computers, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
SALARY AND START DATE:
- Salary: $38,000 - $41,000/year. The actual salary will be commensurate with professional credentials, education and experience. A full benefit package including health plans, disability coverage, and retirement is included.
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please apply online if you are interested in this position. If you have any questions, you may email Human Resources at [email protected].
ABOUT CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY:
Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu.
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