Assistant Registrar

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Registrar Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Sch of Law-Cmd, Dean's Office Overview

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Two schools, each with distinctive strengths, have come together to create one law school with extraordinary opportunities for learning experiences and career growth.

Rutgers Law School-with locations in Camden and Newark-offers a world-class faculty; a curriculum of exceptional breadth and depth in theory, practice, and interdisciplinary studies; a geographic presence that spans one of the nation's 10 largest legal markets (New Jersey) while also offering immediate access to two of the five largest markets (New York City and Philadelphia); an alumni network with over 20,000 members; and a strong tradition of diversity and social impact.

As the law school for a top public university, Rutgers Law School is committed to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service to its host communities, the state of New Jersey, and the nation.

Include both to posting locations

Camden, NJ 08102

Newark, NJ 07102

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Law School seeks an Assistant Registrar on the Camden campus. As a vital member of the Academic Services Team, this position serves all internal and external constituents by implementing and executing critical administrative functions in support of the Law School Registrar's Office. This position develops cohesive policies, builds efficient processes, and maintains departmental documentation to ensure proper maintenance of academic records. Responsibilities include assisting the Law School Registrar with key departmental operations including but not limited to academic calendars, course scheduling, degree audits, exam administration, file creation, grade entry, graduation certification, registration updates, and status changes. The incumbent provides exceptional customer service to students, faculty, and staff, and problem-solves in a manner consistent with FERPA regulations and the Law School's professional standards, allowing for the individual to maintain full operational capability in the Registrar's absence. While closely partnering with the Law School Registrar, this position facilitates technology and workflow improvements in response to the changing, emergent needs of the Law School's students, faculty, and staff.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Position Salary Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Annual Minimum Salary 65741.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 81857.00 Annual Maximum Salary 97972.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus two years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Registrar's Office in a Higher Education setting (i.e., student records and the student lifecycle: matriculation, registration, degree audit, grading and graduation) and with Student Information Systems is preferred.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to work within deadlines while exercising sound judgment, tact, and professionalism.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Requirements: sedentary work; grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Conditions

This position will be based primarily in Camden but will require the incumbent to have a physical presence in both of our locations; the frequency will vary and be based on location and programmatic needs.

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1979 Posting Open Date 08/23/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-Camden Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Camden City Camden State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
  
  

Optional Documents