Office & Administrative Specialist Senior (Registration Specialist/VA School Certifying Official)

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Working Title:
Office & Administrative Specialist Senior (Registration Specialist/VA School Certifying Official)

Institution:
Anoka Technical College

Classification Title:

Office & Admin Specialist Sr

Bargaining Unit / Union:
206: AFSCME - Clerical and Office

City:
Anoka

FLSA:
Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:
$22.23 - $31.68

Job Description

The Records and Registration department ensures accurate maintenance, security, and integrity of all student academic records while upholding institutional and regulatory standards. It provides high-quality enrollment, registration, and transcript services that support student success and the academic mission of the college.

This position serves as the principal staff member responding to inquiries to the Records Office regarding registration, grading, satisfactory academic progress, veteran education benefits, and the student information system. The purpose of this position is to provide office support to the Records Office, maintain and update the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), and certifying enrollment for Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefit beneficiaries. This position will coordinate, operate, and make decisions based on college policies and procedures with minimal direction and supervision and provide backup responsibilities for the Director of Student Records & Registration (Registrar).

This position allows for limited teleworking (currently two days per week). Telework schedule may fluctuate depending on the needs of the department and institution.

Salary Range:

$22.23 -$30.09/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and make recommendations to management for new or revised administrative and program practices and procedures.
• Communication skills to effectively explain policies and procedures in a clear, concise, and professional manner to students, staff, faculty, and the public via phone, email, or in-person.
• Customer Service skills to provide prompt and accurate information and respectfully engage with and communicate with staff to maintain professional working relationships.
• Database skills to enter and retrieve data accurately.
• Word processing skills to create, edit, and finalize a variety of documents that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors.
• Spreadsheet skills to create and modify electronic spreadsheets and to compile, store, and retrieve data to prepare a variety of reports using software such as Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualification

• Commitment to providing equitable and inclusive service to diverse, multicultural student populations.
• Two (2) years of experience within a records office in higher education.
• Experience as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veteran benefits within an institution of higher education.
• Experience with office technology and student information systems (e.g., Workday Student, ISRS, ImageNow, National Student Clearinghouse).
• Critical thinking skills to identify and resolve registration problems.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize one's work and meet deadlines across multiple projects and assignments.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory laws such as Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Minnesota Governmental Data Privacy Act (MGDPA) and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information in order to comply with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application form at JR0000005022 upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted from June , 2026 through June 29, 2026. The posting will be removed from the website on June 30, 2026 at 12:01 am central time.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

Within your application material, please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In accordance with the Minnesota State's Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at The campus Title IX Coordinator is Thom Nordin and can be contacted at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

It is our commitment to ensure the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka-Ramsey Human Resources Office, View phone number on click.appcast.io, to request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process.


Anoka Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday- Friday (8:00 am- 4:30 pm)


Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.


The aligned institutions of Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ATC and ARCC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students' holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ATC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 19% Black or African American, 7% Hispanic of any race, <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, 60% White, and 5% two or more races, and 3% unknown. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students, employees with disabilities, veterans, and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our BIPOC employee population at ATC is 6%.

For more information about our college, please visit our website at


Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:
08-12-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:
06-09-2026

Close Date:
06-30-2026

Posting Contact Name:
Yusra A Hussain

Posting Contact Email:
View email address on click.appcast.io