Assistant Registrar

Transylvania University; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky seeks an Assistant Registrar to maintain and update the university’s academic information, process student and faculty requests, and ensure FERPA compliance.

You will also update the catalog, respond to data requests, and support campus operations with strong communication and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred experience with Google suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and update the University’s academic information, such as details about academic programs, degree audits, program substitutions, etc.
• Process requests from students and faculty such as advisor changes, major/minor changes, grade change forms, withdrawals, etc.
• Make updates to the University catalog.
• Respond to internal requests for data, reports, and records.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA and with federal and state laws and University policies.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Assistant Registrar

Founded in 1780, Transylvania University is one of the nation’s oldest institutions, but don’t let our age fool you. Ranked in the Top 100 Best Liberal Arts colleges for 2025 by Niche, we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking campus in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky full of curious minds, creative energy, and people who genuinely love what they do. We are mentors, innovators and community builders who help shape the next generation of thinkers, creators and leaders.

At Transylvania, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We seek enthusiasm, initiative, and a commitment to excellence to helping create a campus environment where students, faculty and staff thrive. As a member of our community, you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues who value collaboration, innovative thinking and shared success. We invite applications for this opportunity to not only belong but belong to Team Transy!

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and update the University’s academic information, such as details about academic programs, degree audits, program substitutions, etc.
• Process requests from students and faculty such as advisor changes, major/minor changes, grade change forms, withdrawals, etc.
• Make updates to the University catalog.
• Respond to internal requests for data, reports, and records.
• Ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as well as with federal and state laws and University policies.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least two years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred experience with Google suite.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Why you’ll love belonging here:

• A campus that feels alive, where every day brings new faces, new ideas, and the kind of energy that makes work feel meaningful.
• A community that cares, with colleagues who celebrate wins, support challenges and make you feel part of something bigger.
• A space to grow and shine, with professional development, leadership opportunities and a culture that encourages to bring your best ideas forward.
• A setting that’s hard to beat, right in the heart of Lexington, Transylvania is walkable, welcoming and full of charm and history.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V