Registration Coordinator

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

This position assists with the daily operations of the Registrar's Office. The Registration Coordinator is responsible for setting up and managing the registration process each semester. This position requires confidentiality, a can-do attitude, and an exceptional work ethic.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Identify registration dates in alignment with the university calendar
• Establish registration schedules within the student database
• Conduct daily course reconciliations
• Manage the adding, swapping, dropping, and withdrawal of student courses and university withdrawals in accordance with Title IV regulations
• Process notifications for cancelled courses
• Oversee the prerequisite overrides process
• Prepare the annual prerequisite list
• Assist the Registrar and Assistant Registrar in the preparation for audits
• Manage waitlist notifications and facilitate student registration for waitlisted classes
• Support student registration for the Hartford Consortium
• Collaborate with academic departments as needed
Assist with graduation tasks.

Other Functions

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends
Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
• Requires cognitive ability to prioritize duties and flexibility to manage different responsibilities at once
• Need for adaptability, professionalism and confidence in decision-making
• Organizational skills are essential
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and under tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records and related documents
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Suite and student databases.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree
Minimum 3 years of experience in higher education, Title IV, or related field preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

_ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

_ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

_ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employees, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)