Rank: Administrator II
Search Number: [S24-045]
Job Posted: January 24, 2025

Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.  Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

Under the guidance of the Assistant or Associate Registrar, the Registrar Services Assistant provides operational student support services to the Office of the Registrar, with a focus on quality service delivery and student support.

Position Responsibilities

Provides the first level of assistance for calls, emails, mail, and walk-in requests received by the Office of the Registrar.

Resolves a variety of student requests that are within the prescribed limits of authority and in compliance with University policies.

Assists with informing students and staff on registration and records processes, degree audit and graduation policies and general University policies and operating procedures while contributing to student success and retention.

In conjunction with University policies, works to resolve student issues, including coordinating with other University departments (Bursar, Financial Aid, IT., etc.) as needed to settle student concerns and/or appropriately refer students.

Assists with the creation of forms, training materials, and web content to support informing the University community about the operation of the Office of the Registrar and associated systems, policies, and procedures.

Assists with informing students and University staff on the use and operation of self-service records and registration systems. Assists with troubleshooting, routine error resolution, and routine maintenance of records and registration systems.

May assist with routine creation and maintenance of academic course sections.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those above which do not alter the basic level of responsibility

of the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of registrar’s office, or related college or university office, work experience. Demonstrated ability to handle varied and confidential information, effectively organize and perform detailed work, and multitask while demonstrating exemplary customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and share information effectively with a variety of people and groups. Demonstrated experience using student information systems, document imaging systems and the Microsoft Office Suite. Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.

Application

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Alicia Carroll at CarrollA8@southernct.edu no later than February 24, 2025. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.