Registrar

Overview

The Registrar in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literature is responsible for interpreting academic regulations and maintaining student records. This position involves managing academic records, monitoring student progress, ensuring compliance with academic requirements, and serving as a primary contact for student inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a principal source of information on administrative, academic, and procedural matters to students, prospective students, faculty, and staff.
• Processes applications for admissions. Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Affords assistance to students with the completion of forms. Reviews and verifies forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Establishes and maintains student files, ensuring all personal, financial, and academic records are kept current and accurate.
• Maintains logs and records. Compiles statistical data and information. Summarizes data in reports or analyses.
• Updates, edits, and writes program publications. Coordinates production and distribution of publications.
• Covers teaching schedules for academic classes. Schedules classroom assignments. Coordinates Senior Essay and Dissertation activities.
• Maintains financial records and activity. Oversees and instructs support staff. Performs clerical functions incidental to office activities.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and explain policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact well with a diverse population including students, faculty, and staff.
• Prior experience in academic or registrar settings, with knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with student information systems, such as Banner, Courseleaf, and Canvas.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Prior experience in academic or registrar settings, with knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with student information systems, such as Banner, Courseleaf, and Canvas.