Strategic Academic Records & Placement Coordinator

Harrisburg-University-; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

"Kitchen facilities"

Job summary

Harrisburg University is seeking an Academic Records & Work Placement Coordinator to support academic programs, manage courses, and maintain student records.

You will facilitate communication among students, faculty, and university offices and oversee work placement documentation to ensure compliance with policies.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of higher education experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and document merging.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, customer service, record keeping, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, think ahead, multitask, and possess excellent time management and organizational skills.
• General understanding of FERPA, HIPAA, PDE, etc. regulations and best practices in academic policies.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, student information systems, online student support tools, and LMS workflows.
• Ability to manage online student records and documentation in FERPA and confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicates policies and procedures to students, faculty, and administration.
• Develops term schedules and creates courses in the SIS.
• Support students with registration and manage enrollment processes.
• Record timely information to student records and track degree requirements.
• Support students in student system processes from matriculation to graduation.
• Create and maintain procedures aligned with Records and Registration policies.
• Manage work placement documentation and related forms; coordinate academic calendars and timelines.
• Verify project and internship contracts and ensure class registration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student information systems

Learning management systems

Job description

Harrisburg University is seeking an Academic Records & Work Placement Coordinator to support academic programs, manage courses, and maintain student records.

You will facilitate communication among students, faculty, and university offices and oversee work placement documentation to ensure compliance with policies.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced university environment.