Associate Registrar

Morningside University; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morningside University seeks a detail-oriented Associate Registrar to support the Registrar and coordinate daily operations of the Registrar's Office. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments and contributes to shaping the student experience.

Responsibilities include managing registrations, publishing course books, preparing exam schedules, handling FERPA updates, and assisting with graduation activities. A bachelor’s degree and higher education experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to supervise work-study students and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy essential.
• Strong computer knowledge.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to agencies concerning scholarships.
• Coordinate registrations and course information entries for each term.
• Publish course books and coordinate classroom assignments.
• Prepare final exam schedules and graduation procedures.
• Assist with FERPA updates and training sessions.
• Attend faculty meetings and Curriculum Policies and Assessment Committee meetings as directed by the Registrar.
• Process add/drop forms and transcript requests as needed.
• Supervise work-study students and handle enrollment letters and education verifications.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Supervising work-study

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in higher education

Job description

Morningside University is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative full-time Associate Registrar to support the Registrar, interacts with many departments and coordinates the daily operations of the Registrar's Office. This is an opportunity to help shape the student experience!

What You'll Do

• Provides information to various agencies concerning scholarships
• Works with Post-Secondary/Senior Scholar registrations, Siouxland Start
• Prepares for summer registrations
• Enters course information into computer system for each term
• Requests information for the course book each term and publishes the course book for each term
• Works with Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs in assigning classrooms each term
• Works with Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs in preparing the final exam schedule for each semester
• Handles veteran benefits, such as certifying students, catalog approval, maintaining compliance
• Handles exit and withdrawals as well as deferments and transfers
• Sends end of semester letters (Dean's List, Probation, Continued Probation, Removal from Probation, Suspension, etc.)
• Assists with graduation procedures--the commencement program, seating chart, names on chairs, line-up, as well as background responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of the graduation ceremony
• Serves as the contact person for FERPA updates the manual as necessary; coordinates training sessions and the distribution of manuals
• Attends faculty meetings and Curriculum Policies and Assessment Committee meetings as directed by the Registrar
• Register students when necessary; processes add/drop forms, and other forms
• Supervises work-study students
• Assists in processing transcript requests when necessary as well as enrollment letters & education verifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in higher education preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Management skills necessary to supervise work study students, to meet deadlines, and to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Strong computer knowledge and experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and work well with all constituents

Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Successful completion of background check verification is required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, religion, creed, race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, national origin, or other characteristics protected by state and federal law. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Director of Human Resources at [e-mail].