Registrar & Records Support Specialist

Vassar College; Arlington (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar College is seeking a Registration Assistant to provide administrative and operational support in the Registrar's Office. The role serves as the primary contact for students, faculty, and staff, handling registration, transcripts, and verification requests.

Responsibilities include budget support, meeting coordination, front desk duties, and maintaining records with Banner/Perceptive Content. Candidates should have at least two years of administrative experience and strong communication

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of administrative support experience or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; ability to learn additional systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to interact socially with others.

Responsibilities

• Support the budget operations of the department: process invoices; track and compare planned budget to actual expenses; provide notice if out of alignment.
• Provide administrative assistance for meetings, calls, and staffing plans; maintain filing systems and department calendars.
• Provide back-up support to the other Registration Assistant as needed.
• Support reception/front desk interactions, answer phones, respond to inquiries, collect and distribute mail, and maintain office supplies.
• Assist in processing student and alumnae/i academic records (transcripts), enrollment and degree verification letters, and specialized verification forms for various entities; both electronic and hard copy.
• Update student records such as major declarations, correlated declarations and grade changes; provide data to National Student Clearinghouse.

Skills

Administrative support

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Tools

Banner/Perceptive Content

Student information systems

Payroll systems

CRM systems

Job description

Vassar College is seeking a Registration Assistant to provide administrative and operational support in the Registrar's Office. The role serves as the primary contact for students, faculty, and staff, handling registration, transcripts, and verification requests.

Responsibilities include budget support, meeting coordination, front desk duties, and maintaining records with Banner/Perceptive Content. Candidates should have at least two years of administrative experience and strong communication