Registrar - Roosevelt

ROOSEVELT HIGH; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registrar at Roosevelt High within the Des Moines Public School District maintains accurate student records, handles enrollment processes, and supports reporting requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, three years of office experience, strong communication, confidentiality, and proficiency with SIS and MS Office; the work is full-time, on-site in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED required.
• Three years of experience in an office setting.
• Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle records securely.
• SIS and MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential student records and transcripts.
• Process enrollment and reporting for compliance.
• Audit demographic and academic data for accuracy.
• Collaborate with counselors and administration on graduation eligibility.
• Provide backup administrative support and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Written & oral communication

Attention to detail

SIS experience

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality

Attendance & reliability

Education

High School Diploma, HiSET or GED

Tools

Student Information System (SIS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Registrar - Roosevelt

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918985

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:Registrar

POSTION TYPE:CLER

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED
• Three years of experience in an office setting

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of and experience using Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Registrar maintains accurate, secure, and compliant student records as well as managing enrollment processes and supporting reporting requirements. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records; prepare, process, and distribute official transcripts and cumulative files in accordance with district policy and legal requirements.
• Enter, update, and audit student demographic, academic, and activity data to ensure accuracy for reporting, scheduling, and compliance purposes.
• Prepare student records for long‑term retention, archiving, or destruction in accordance with district procedures, including historical record preparation
• Maintain grade point averages, class rank, and academic records; verify data accuracy and prepare records for reporting, archiving, and long‑term storage.
• Collaborate with counselors and administration to verify graduation eligibility; prepare diplomas, commencement materials, and final transcripts.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, staff, and external entities; respond to inquiries and provide information related to records, enrollment, and academic status.
• Determine and monitor student eligibility (e.g., athletic participation, enrollment status, tuition students) in accordance with district and state guidelines.
• Provide backup support to the main office, including phone coverage and general administrative duties; assist with document preparation such as certificates, insurance forms, and reports.
• Other duties, as assigned.

DEPARTMENT:Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO:Building Principal

EVALUATES:N/A

FLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt

FT/PT:Full Time

CALENDAR:12 Months HOURS:7.5 hours / day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing

Occasional 1% - 32%

Walking

Occasional 1% - 32%

Sitting

Constant 67%+

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Occasional 1%- 32%

Climbing/Stairs

Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (25 lbs.)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (25 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Frequent 33% - 66%

Computer

Frequent 33% - 66%

Other

Never 0%

Working Conditions

Inside

Constant 67%+

Outside

Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity

Occasional 1% - 32%

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green,2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: [phone]; email: [e-mail] . Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By:Bryce Amos

Date: 06/12/2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.10 to $23.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]