Assistant Registrar, Cardozo

Assistant Registrar, CardozoThe Assistant Registrar for the manages all functions associated with student academic records, including but not restricted to: registration, course scheduling, and institutional record keeping, degree audit and conferral, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of student and institutional records, compliance with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations, and reporting to relevant institutional stakeholders. The Assistant Registrar works closely with the Registrar, deans, and faculty to enforce academic policy and also provides support to all Yeshiva University Offices of the Registrar.Position Responsibilities:Reports to the Cardozo RegistrarManages all Registrar services for students and faculty, including but not limited to schedule creation and maintenance, student registration, transcript processing, grade processing, transfer credit evaluation, graduation audits and conferral, processing of bar forms and student requests for information, and duplicate diploma requestsManages compilation, recording, verification, and dissemination of all data related to student enrollment, curriculum, academic progress, and grades to relevant constituencies within the University and state and federal accreditation agenciesManages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the RegistrarCoordinates graduation dutiesSupervises the clerical staffParticipates in the development of University policies and procedures regarding student records and registration, and works with the Dean to update the academic catalog yearlyTakes a leadership role in the formulation, approval, and implementation of new and existing campus policies and proceduresEngages in professional development opportunities as a representative of YU, including keeping up to date with federal and state educational policy requirements regarding enrollment and recordkeepingResponds in a timely manner to telephone inquiries, walk-in customers, and email inquiriesResponsible for the maintenance and security of student files and the archiving of student recordsResponsible for all reporting on behalf of the Office of the RegistrarAssist in preparing registration materials for registration periods, including lottery registrationActs as a liaison to other institution partners to facilitate recordkeeping, cross-listing, and registration of jointly offered coursesResponsible for maintaining and updating forms as new policies and procedures arisePerform degree audits and certification of graduates and distribution of diplomasPerform National Student Clearinghouse enrollment and degree verificationsCoordinate with the deans on the format and timing of submission of the schedule of classes, collect the material from the deans, review and prepare the material for publishingAdministration of all procedures associated with student registration, including course descriptions, prerequisites, credits, and scheduling of courses and classroomsOversees critical and high-level projects and system testing as assigned by the University Registrar and Cardozo RegistrarUpdate the Registrar's Office websiteThis position requires occasional travel and support to all Yeshiva University campuses, including the Wilf and Beren campusesOther duties as assignedExperience & Educational Background:Bachelor's degree is required along with 5-7 years' experience in an administrative position in higher education, with familiarity with scheduling, registration, academic record keeping, systems analysis and programming, including transfer credits and graduation checks; National Student Clearinghouse updatesCandidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in a college or university administration setting, with a preference in a Law School Registrar's Office.Experience in academic records management, curriculum administration, and student services preferredKnowledge of FERPA and other relevant federal and state laws is requiredFamiliarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs, as well as experience with statistics and data analysis requiredSkills & Competencies:Establishment and maintenance of a service-oriented culture in the Registrar's Office that provides a positive working relationship with students, faculty, and other administratorsAbility to perform job duties with minimal supervisionSupervise clerical and hourly staffCollaborate effectively with various university constituentsAbility to collaborate effectively with both university and school administratorsAbility to provide excellent customer serviceAbility to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentialityStrong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityExcellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, strong analytic and problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, effectively prioritize work, and adjust to changing workloads and deadlinesSkill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and proceduresAbility to foster a cooperative work environment, including employee development and performance management skillsProficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word is requiredSkill in the use of computerized student information systems, such as Banner, is strongly preferredAbout Us:The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is a leader in legal education, located in Manhattan's Greenwich Village. The law school is renowned for its program in intellectual property, which includes the FAME Center for Fashion, Arts, Media, and Entertainment Law. Cardozo Law has a long tradition of public advocacy and is the birthplace of the Innocence Project and the home of our Center for Rights and Justice. Cardozo offers a world-class faculty and encourages creative thinking and innovation in the legal profession. Cardozo provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of areas, including criminal law, civil rights law, and business law. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant and warm community for faculty, staff, and students. A division of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School offers an excellent compensation package and a broad range of employee benefit plans. The law school is a secular institution within a religious university and welcomes people of all religions, ethnic backgrounds, races, and sexual identities.Equal Employment Opportunity: Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.Application Instructions: To apply, visit