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Yeshiva University

Assistant Registrar, Cardozo

Yeshiva University, Niagara Falls, New York, United States

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Position Summary The 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 Registrar

Manages 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 requests

Manages 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 agencies

Manages the day‑to‑day operations of the Office of the Registrar

Coordinates graduation duties

Supervises the clerical staff

Participates in the development of University policies and procedures regarding student records and registration, and works with the Dean to update the academic catalog yearly

Takes a leadership role in the formulation, approval, and implementation of new and existing campus policies and procedures

Engages in professional development opportunities as a representative of YU, including keeping up to date with federal and state educational policy requirements regarding enrollment and recordkeeping

Responds in a timely manner to telephone inquiries, walk‑in customers, and email inquiries

Responsible for the maintenance and security of student files and the archiving of student records

Responsible for all reporting on behalf of the Office of the Registrar

Assist in preparing registration materials for registration periods, including lottery registration

Assist during registration processes with student, faculty, and administrator inquiries

Acts as a liaison to other institutional partners to facilitate recordkeeping, cross‑listing, and registration of jointly offered courses

Responsible for maintaining and updating forms as new policies and procedures arise

Assists with the administration of all procedures associated with student registration, including course descriptions, prerequisites, credits, and scheduling of courses and classrooms

Perform degree audits and certification of graduates and distribution of diplomas

Perform National Student Clearinghouse enrollment and degree verifications

Coordinate 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 publishing

Oversees critical and high‑level projects and system testing as assigned by the University Registrar and Cardozo Registrar

Update the Registrar's Office website

This position requires occasional travel and support to all Yeshiva University campuses, including the Wilf and Beren campuses

Other duties as assigned

Experience & 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 updates

Candidates 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 preferred

Knowledge of FERPA and other relevant federal and state laws is required

Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs, as well as experience with statistics and data analysis required

Skills & 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 administrators

Ability to perform job duties with minimal supervision

Supervise clerical and hourly staff

Collaborate effectively with various university constituents

Ability to collaborate effectively with both university and school administrators

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Excellent 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 deadlines

Skill in examining and re‑engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, including employee development and performance management skills

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word is required

Skill in the use of computerized student information systems, such as Banner, is strongly preferred

Salary $67,000 - $72,000

About 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.

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