University Registrar Assistant

Reporting to the Associate Registrar for Graduation Evaluation, Commencement, and Special Population, the Assistant Registrar works with students to process department-approved exceptions and overrides, communicates with students, departments, and advisors regarding outstanding degree requirements, and evaluates graduation candidates for degree completion.

Communicate with academic departments regarding student issues toward graduation.

Certify graduation candidates for degree.

Represent University at conferences, meetings, seminars and to the public as required.

Conduct training seminars for students or faculty as needed.

Provide feedback and advice as requested in pursuit of process improvements.

Responsible for reviewing and understanding all new information distributed by senior officers in the Registrar’s office.

Share responsibility of operations and coverage.

Communicate both orally and in writing with a broad constituency that includes University officials, alumni, staff members and students.

Work on Registrar’s office operations calendar toward continuous process improvements.

Run Cognos reports, use DW, Banner and/or 25 LIVE, CIM, CLSS schedule, Workday and other software as needed.

Maintain timely response to all emails and phone inquiries at intervals as determined by the University Registrar.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of three years of experience in a higher education setting.

Ability to work with MS Office suite products (including Excel) and the Google suite of products.

Ability and skills to understand policies and processes, and to direct problems to the supervisor when appropriate.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

106 Policy

106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.