Registrar Services Specialist

Required Qualifications:

- A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

- Some (typically 6 months to one year) related experience in an administrative academic setting with understanding and applying university or college rules.

Competencies Required:

Demonstrates a basic proficiency level in the following competencies:

- The ability to establish, build, and maintain productive relationships and partnerships within and external to own unit and agencies. 

- The ability to work in a team-based environment that supports a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner while appreciating the unique contribution that each person brings to the workplace.

Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:

- The ability to create, maintain, retrieve, and archive electronic and procedural documents. Follows security and version management guidelines and practices as well as standard processes and procedures to ensure/maintain data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Understanding of the necessity and ability to process information with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Use of communication concepts, tools, and techniques to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information to various groups.

- Effective use of online records management systems, preferably MAUI (internal UI) system or other student records system or product (I.e., Banner, Peoplesoft).

- The ability to learn and apply broad institutional rules, policies and laws, such as understanding FERPA and other university and federal regulatory procedures.

- Application of Microsoft Office Suite applications such as but not limited to Word, Excel and One Note.

Desirable Qualifications:

- Understanding of the University’s and Registrar’s Office mission, vision, and key factors.

- Demonstrates basic familiarity with cash handling, financial processes, and procedures. 

- Experience working in higher education, preferably in a Registrar’s office or role.

- Direct experience and familiarity with FERPA and university regulations preferred.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload BOTH of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

- a current resume

- a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.

Work Modality: This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $45,000 - $49,968, with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

Reach out to Monica Frank to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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