Assistant Registrar

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Assistant Registrar at NYU overseeing student services and operational procedures in the Office of the University Registrar. Analyzing SIS processes and enhancing student experience.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student information systems (SIS) and operational procedures within a university registrar's office, with a strong focus on data management, compliance, and customer service. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and enhance student experiences through process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree5+ Years Experience Overseeing Data Processing OperationsPeopleSoft Campus Solutions ProficiencyData Management SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Data ProcessingTranscript ProcessingDiploma ProcessingGrade ProcessingVA ReportingTAP ReportingNational Student Clearinghouse ReportingSIS ConfigurationProcess ImprovementReporting Capabilities

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTact and Diplomacy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeStudent Information SystemsPeopleSoft

Industry Keywords

Registrar's OfficeHigher EducationStudent ServicesCompliance MattersOperational Procedure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the Deputy Registrar is a functional expert with thorough knowledge of business practice, academic policy, compliance matters and operational procedure in the Office of the University Registrar with specialization in student services and customer service for the departments functions.
The Assistant Registrar is a proactive member of the managerial team, providing both oversight and support of day-to-day functions.
The Assistant Registrar analyzes and configures high-priority and high-volume SIS processes that impact student records and continuously seeks improvements to the NYU students' experience.
The Assistant Registrar is expected to leverage his/her functional SIS expertise to identify, recommend, and implement streamlined processes and improved services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years relevant experience overseeing a large data processing operation, supervising staff, office operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4+ years in a college or university level Registrar’s office preferred.
2+ years experience with transcript, diploma, grade processing.
2+ years experience with VA, TAP, or National Student Clearinghouse reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated data management skills and related reporting capabilities.
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and student information systems.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when in dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations.
Customer service orientation and previous experience.
Strong managerial and leadership skills with an ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Strong preference for proficiency PeopleSoft Campus Solutions preferred.
Demonstrated ability to make presentations in large or small groups.

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.
Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process.