Student Records & Compliance Specialist

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City seeks an Assistant Registrar to manage academic records and registration functions for medical and graduate programs.

The role requires interpreting policies, ensuring FERPA compliance, advising students and departments, and supporting data reporting and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities include resolving routine issues, maintaining data integrity, and identifying policy improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of registrar or similar experience.
• Experience administering confidential or regulated records and managing detailed, data-intensive processes.
• Knowledge of FERPA and practices for protecting student information.
• Ability to interpret policies and apply them within guidelines.
• Proficiency with SIS, databases, spreadsheets, reporting tools, and office apps.
• Strong communication with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Administer academic-record and registration functions per policies.
• Evaluate and approve or refer requests for registration, drops, withdrawals, and other changes.
• Ensure FERPA compliance and protect student information.
• Advise students and departments on registration options and degree requirements.
• Identify policy exceptions and recommend actions to the Registrar.
• Review and verify official documents for accuracy.
• Analyze data for internal and external reporting and improve controls.
• Develop policy improvements and stronger internal controls.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

FERPA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3+ years registrar experience

Tools

Student information systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City seeks an Assistant Registrar to manage academic records and registration functions for medical and graduate programs.

The role requires interpreting policies, ensuring FERPA compliance, advising students and departments, and supporting data reporting and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities include resolving routine issues, maintaining data integrity, and identifying policy improvements to strengthen internal controls.