Representative, Academic Services

Lindenwood University; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking an Academic Records Representative to assist the Registrar with enrollment processes, major changes, and degree verifications. You will evaluate transfer credits and transcribe them into the student information system, while maintaining strict confidentiality and delivering excellent service.

The role supports the Academic Affairs division and reports to the Registrar, with responsibilities across transcripts, enrollment, and verification duties in a busy office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with higher education processes is a plus.
• Familiarity with FERPA regulations and privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registrar with enrollment, adds/drops, major changes, and grade changes.
• Evaluate transfer credits and transcribe them in the student information system.
• Process transcript requests and Office of the Registrar forms.
• Perform education verifications and support commencement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

FERPA knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Representative, Academic Records

Division: Academic Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Registrar

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

The academic records representative is responsible for assisting the Registrar with processes such as enrollment and adds/drops, major changes, grade changes, and degree verifications. This position evaluates transfer credits and transcribes them in the student information system.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Maintains familiarity with FERPA regulations and privacy laws governing higher education
• Evaluates transcripts and transcribes credits daily within the student information system
• Sends transcripts on a daily basis
• Processes Office of the Registrar forms
• Performs education verifications
• Assists with organizing commencement ceremonies, including setup
• Ensures transfer equivalencies are determined in a timely manner
• Directs students to the correct office/faculty member for approvals
• Utilizes university catalogs to answer questions and explain policies
• Provides support to the registrar
• Maintains strict confidentiality

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University's values
• Interacts professionally with students, faculty, staff, coaches and alumni
• Provides excellent customer service to students on behalf of the Office of the Registrar

Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration

• Answers questions via phone, email or customer walk-ins
• Resolves issues for all stakeholders by using efficient communication tools

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Familiarity with FERPA regulations and privacy laws governing higher education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrates consistent logic and objectivity in decision making
• Computer proficiency, notably with Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University's flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Physical work/lifting during commencement setup
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.