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About this Job Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant to the Registrar for Student Academic Services. To apply: Please submit a letter of application, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references to apply@nsula.edu. Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment. Notice of Non-Discrimination (Full Disclosure) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union or email tix@nsula.edu. In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460) located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu

For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Experience: Working knowledge of university academic policies and the Ellucian Banner 9 student modules. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications. Non-technical Skills: Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Job Specification Responsibilities: The Assistant to the Registrar for Student Academic Services assists the University Registrar with the management and supervision of the Student Academic Services Division of the University Registrar's Office; responsible for all operational functions for student academic services at the Registrar's Office front desk; supervises the articulation of transfer credits, credit by examination, military evaluations, prior learning assessment, and approved articulation agreements; coordinates CRC meeting and preparation of Curriculum Review Council agenda and minutes; and providing information and answers to questions regarding preparation of proposals to the CRC; updating and maintaining the processes for the NSU Catalog, coordinating the production/publication of the university catalog. Job Duties and Other Information Assisting Registrar with the management and supervision ot the Student Academic Services Division Supervising, coordinating, performing, and maintaining all operational functions for student academic services at the Registrar's Office front desk Assisting faculty, staff, and students with the use of Banner and VIC Supervising the processes for the articulation of transfer credits including, but not limited to: articulation and data entry of transfer credits, courses and credits for Credit Connection, ACT, SAT, AP, CLEP, ADVANCE, DANTE, JST,: LSMSA, Military evaluations, LPN to ASN and RN to BSN courses, credit awarded based on specific certification(s) per approved RCGC agreement, and coding approved articulation agreements Supervising, maintaining, validating, and resolving all transfer credits articulation problems, and evaluation and data entry of NSU hard-copied transcripts into Banner; coordinating and data entry of pre-approved graduate transfer credit Reviewing evaluated transcripts before distributing for validation; data entry of newly transferred credits; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) courses and credits, etc.; updating transfer articulation SOABGTA, SHATGRD, SHATATC, & SHATATR forms in Banner according to current college and university catalogs, and TES Coordinating, updating, and maintaining the processes for NSU Catalog in accordance with approved CRC curriculum & course changes; completing editorial corrections/changes to catalog files and database; annotating hard-copy catalog with approved CRC catalog changes; coordinate catalog production with printer; ensure that the catalog and approved CRC minutes and changes are added to Registrar's Office Web page Coordination and preparation of Curriculum Review Council minutes; arrangement of CRC meetings; resolving CRC discrepancies; preparing CRC proposals; providing information and answers to questions regarding CRC; verification of the data entry of academic programs, majors, minors, options, concentrations, new courses, and course changes from approved CRC minutes; processing CIP code change request from Institutional Research; and responsible for automating and maintaining Curriculum Review Processes Coordinating and preparing a listing of new major codes, degree designations, and subject area from approved CRC minutes for Registrar to add to the Student Records database Coordinating, maintaining, and assisting with BOR Articulation Matrix Coordination, analytical interpretation, evaluation, and data entry to resolve migrated transfer credits errors on student records Coordinating, evaluating, and maintaining Transfer Credit Prior Approval requests Coordinating and data entry of Pre-Approved Graduate Credits Acquisition of credentials of faculty for non-accredited schools and articulation of credits after review by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Analyzing, interpreting, and counseling students, faculty, and staff in reference to transfer credits Coordinating, maintaining, and validating articulation agreements; assuring articulation agreements are posted to web page Supervise the distribution of the Registrar's Office email Supervision and annual planning and rating sessions of designated employees; secure, monitor, and validate employee leave and compensatory time reports Supervise assigned student worker, coordinates work schedule, assigns and reviews workCandidate Checkout: Validating asterisks for the honor roll, diploma order, and commencement program for Bachelor and Associate degrees as assigned; and mailing of diplomas and transcripts as needed Conducting monthly (more frequent if needed) professional development meetings with supervised staff Assist with the monitoring and proofing of the Registrar's Office Web page including Student Right to Know and the FERPA Tutorial Coordinating, updating, and maintaining the Policy and Procedure Manuel for Student Academic ServicesAcademic Services Campus Activities related to Student Academic Services Coordinate Assessment processes for the Student Academic Services Division University Assessment Committee, Member Commencement/End of semester processes Other duties as assigned.