Anderson University’s Office of the Registrar invites applications for a full-time, 35 hours per week, position as Records and Commencement Coordinator. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive, liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.
Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the Records and Commencement Coordinator will perform comprehensive administrative functions within the undergraduate (traditional/non-traditional) and graduate programs related to the Office of the Registrar, serving as a central resource for faculty, staff, and students for student records and processes. With an emphasis on excellent customer service and personal attention, this position will have direct contact with students and parents in answering questions and addressing concerns and will ensure all services are performed hospitably, in an overarching effort to meet and maintain the university’s goals.
As a key member of the Office of the Registrar, this position will skillfully collaborate with other departments to ensure all federal, state, and university policies and procedures involving student records are upheld. Job responsibilities include: class audit requests, changes of grade or major, course add/drop, substitutions, withdrawals, and other duties as assigned. This role will also cooperatively assist with planning and communicating commencement and graduation activities, ordering and packaging diplomas and other graduation supplies, as needed. The position will also be responsible for working with and auditing a caseload of students from various colleges within the university as they progress to degree completion.
Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a bachelor’s degree combined with at least two years of experience in a Registrar’s Office in a university or college setting is preferred. Ability to work on multiple software systems such as Ellucian PowerCampus, National Student Clearinghouse, Workday Student, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret government regulations and general business publications is required in addition to the ability to understand institutional policies and procedures, FERPA, or other federal and state regulations. A warm and friendly disposition, excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality of student information is essential.
To ensure full consideration, please send a letter of application, resume, contact information for three references and an Anderson University Staff Application to: bdunmire@andersonuniversity.edu
