Department: Registrar Duration of Position: Temporary Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator Posting Date: 08/13/2024 Union Representation: Not Applicable Posting Number: AS536P Pay Rate: Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $62,600-$70,000 (USD).
When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
About Vassar College Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.
Position Summary and Responsibilities Reporting to the Registrar, the Temporary Assistant Registrar coordinates the frontline and day-to-day operations of a service-oriented administrative office supporting a dynamic academic program. The position is slated for a two year period to cover daily operations while the Registrar and Senior Associate Registrar are involved in the Student Information System Enhancement Project.
This is a full-time, two year, benefit eligible position.
Responsibilities
Assist the Registrar in coordinating the maintenance and security of student academic records, registration procedures, production of transcripts, summer transfer and exploring transfer transcript evaluation.
Assist with the development and publication of the schedule of classes, classroom assignments and examinations within terms set by faculty legislation.
Assist with all Registrar managed commencement preparation.
Supervise the work of three Registration Assistants and coordinate the office calendars.
Monitor and respond to the main Vassar Registrar email address. Process new status changes and forward information to appropriate individuals inside and outside of office.
Primary enrollment reporter to the National Student Clearinghouse, and will assist Academic Data Manager with incoming data requests, including but not limited, Solomon Amendment requests.
Primary purchaser for Registrar office; including all incoming statements.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
A minimum of one to three years of appropriate experience in a college or university setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of Banner or comparable complex administrative databases is desired as is proficiency with MS Word and Excel and familiarity with content management tools.
Experience in academic records management, curriculum administration, and student services is highly desirable, as is knowledge of FERPA and other relevant federal and state policies and requirements.
Preferred
Professional experience in a Registrars Office.
Supervisory experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
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Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.