Principal Registration Clerk

About the role

Provide registrar support to students, faculty, and staff of Yeshiva University.

Responsibilities

• Process all forms through our student information system, including but not limited to registration forms; changes of major; grade changes; leaves of absence and withdrawals; name changes.
• Answer phones, provide basic information with screening and routing of calls.
• Assist with all in-person inquiries.
• Respond to emails in the shared campus registrar inbox as well as personal inbox in a timely fashion.
• Maintain student records in our student information system and student transcripts.
• Process incoming transcripts and perform credit evaluations.
• Scan documents and student files to our document imaging system.
• Process transcript requests and checks for financial clearance.
• Coordinate with other campus registrar offices to process degree and enrollment verifications through the National Student Clearinghouse.
• Process licensure forms, certifications, loan deferment letters, and other special student requests.
• Post grades onto student records.
• Post degrees awarded and issue letters of rejection.
• Set up appointments for Assistant, Associate, and University Registrars, as required.
• Assist the Assistant, Associate, and University Registrars with data entry tasks as assigned.
• Conduct research and prepare reports for Registrar and Dean's Office.
• Prepare correspondence as needed for supervisor.
• Provide guidance to other clerical staff members regarding job functions and questions.
• Perform duties primarily at Beren campus, but may occasionally deploy to other Registrar offices located at Brookdale, Wilf, or Resnick campuses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• 4 years of previous office experience in positions of increasing responsibilities is required.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Registrar's office procedures.
• Skilled in record keeping and data entry.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to perform tasks using all Student Information Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and to learn new technology as needed.
• Hebrew proficiency preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Pay

Salary Range Grade 7 1199 New Hire rate: $31.08 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $31.72.

About Us

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service.

Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future. As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect.