ASST REGISTRAR

About the role

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that comprise Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS). As part of RBHS, the School of Nursing offers innovative academic programs — bachelor’s, master’s, post‑master’s, DNP, and Ph.D. — preparing nurse leaders at campuses in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Under the direction of the Registrar and the Associate Registrar (undergraduate), the Assistant Registrar assists with all functions of the School of Nursing Registrar’s office with specific emphasis on the undergraduate population. The position plays a key role in creating an office environment that engages staff and provides leadership for outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Certify all undergraduate degrees, ensuring all students have completed degree requirements.
• Review all undergraduate graduation applications for accuracy.
• Review all curricula in the student information system to ensure required courses are complete for each graduation applicant.
• Work with the Newark and New Brunswick Registrar’s offices to certify each student’s curriculum and verify transfer credits.
• Review student cumulative GPAs to select students for Sigma Theta Tau.
• Collaborate with Student Engagement to provide and certify correct names in the convocation booklet and diplomas.
• Handle undergraduate student and alumni verifications in collaboration with academic divisions, clinical compliance, and other campus/school partners.
• Assist with new and continuing student registration.
• Assist faculty and staff with student registration issues.
• Request reports as needed to prepare for advisement and registration.
• Maintain adherence to school practices and policies.
• Collect and analyze operational data.
• Develop and maintain standard and procedure manuals (SRDB & Regis).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of in‑depth experience advising students.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple constituencies including faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to work well independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in SRDB.
• Ability to interpret and apply School of Nursing and Rutgers University policies pertaining to student records and confidentiality, including FERPA.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), email, and web browsers.
• Ability and desire to acquire new technical expertise as needed, including industry‑specific software.

Physical Demands

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing.
• No special vision requirements.
• Ability to lift or exert force up to 10 pounds.

Work Schedule & Arrangement

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• Day shift.
• Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consistent with Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 and applicable collective negotiations agreements; flexible arrangements are not permanent, subject to change, and require approval via the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Compensation

FLSA Exempt, Grade 05.

• Minimum Salary: $68,278.48
• Mid‑Range Salary: $84,393.98
• Maximum Salary: $100,509.48

The final salary offer is determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Position Details

Posting Number: 26ST2078 | Posting Open Date: 11/09/2026 | Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) | Home Location: Newark, NJ | Union: URA‑AFT Administrative | Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Seniority Unit | Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month | Pension Eligibility: ABP.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment screenings. Under Policy 100.3.1, if employment commences during flu season, proof of seasonal influenza vaccination or a medical/religious exemption may be required.