Student Records & Registration Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Academic Records and Registration Coordinator in Harrisburg, PA. This role administers academic programs by managing courses, maintaining student records, and coordinating across departments to support registration and related processes.

The position emphasizes accuracy, FERPA compliance, and strong communication with students and faculty. Hours align with university schedules, with possible evenings or weekends to meet deadlines.

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, 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, SIS, LMS, and related workflows.
• Ability to manage online student records and documentation with FERPA confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Communicates policies and procedures to students, faculty, and administration.
• Develops term schedules and creates courses in the student information system (SIS).
• Support students with registration and manage all related enrollment processes.
• Record timely information to student records accurately and in accordance with institutional policies, and tracks degree requirements.
• Support students in all student system processes and related procedures from matriculation to graduation.
• Create and maintain procedures in alignment with Records and Registration policies and institutional academic operations guidelines.
• Manage support request submissions and associated forms and processes for students, including document storage, and develop academic calendars and timelines for recurring communication.
• Manage the collection, submission, and maintenance of student records documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Two years of higher education experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Document merging

Student information systems (SIS)

Learning-management systems (LMS)

Windows

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking an Academic Records and Registration Coordinator in Harrisburg, PA. This role administers academic programs by managing courses, maintaining student records, and coordinating across departments to support registration and related processes.

The position emphasizes accuracy, FERPA compliance, and strong communication with students and faculty. Hours align with university schedules, with possible evenings or weekends to meet deadlines.