Course Scheduling and Registration Specialist

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Date Posted: 06/14/2022
Type/Department:Staff in Central Records
Search Status:Position Filled
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Hampshire College

Department:  Central Records                   

Job Title: Course Scheduling and Registration Specialist

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 35 Hours a wee

Pay Range/ Status: $23.50 - $25.50 Hour / Non-Exempt

Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA

Reports to: Registrar

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

 

Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to nearly 600 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College The office of central records (Hampshire’s Registrar’s Office) protects and maintains student academic records. We provide students with access to their academic records; communicate policies and procedures; prepare transcripts; schedule classroom space; certify enrollment and/or graduation; provide course registration for Hampshire and the Five Colleges; and prepare other college records and statistics. Our staff helps students navigate TheHub, the web portal interfacing with the college database. Central records staff are crucial team members who help the community perform these tasks as seamlessly as possible.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The course scheduling and registration specialist reports to the registrar. This position is responsible for creating all course sections; course registration set-up; course scheduling; assigning rooms and duties that fall within the College's parameters on course planning and scheduling. The specialist will work closely with the registrar to make sure they follow FEPRPA regulations. The specialist will liaison with the academic deans and faculty with regard to all course registration information in compliance with deadlines; manages Five College registration for incoming and outbound students; performs data-entry support for various ad-hoc projects as well as regular data-entry tasks and provides general support for the central records office.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in busy environment.
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage simultaneous projects.
  • Strong written communications skills.
  • Ability to communicate orally with a diverse student body, and variety of external and internal constituents.
  • Supports and enhances a sense of belonging and the success of students from traditionally marginalized populations.
  • Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
  • Maintain confidentiality according to FERPA regulations in all student-related matters.
  • Abitlity to work independently and under minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience using centralized database.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Two-year college degree or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of job-related experience

Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.

BENEFITS:

Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’re particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at https://jobs.hampshire.edu/

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity and inclusion in education and employment.