Assistant Registrar

Applications are being accepted for the position of assistant registrar.  The assistant registrar serves students, faculty and staff by informing and adhering to academic policy and requires working in a collaborative manner and displaying initiative while providing exceptional customer service. This position processes academic petitions and critical forms related to student data and registration, assists with student record management and oversees the transcript fulfillment process. This position works with students, faculty, and staff by serving as the first point of contact for the Registrar’s Office, answering questions, explaining regulations and policies, and liaising with appropriate offices across campus.

Because Cornell College values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included, the entire campus community is called upon to engage in dialogue around issues of difference, identity, and ideology. The college is committed to fostering a faculty and staff community that reflects our diverse student body. We encourage applications from candidates who share our vision for a campus that embraces differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and identities, and who will excel at mentoring students who are broadly diverse. 

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the region.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of data entry and records maintenance processes. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively and respectfully with Cornell students and employees, as well as families and prospective students, in person as well as via email or phone. Excellent organizational skills, with attention to details and deadlines. Software and computer skills, including word processing, data entry, database management, and demonstrated abilities with database/spreadsheet software (Excel and MS Access) and website maintenance. Commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Experience within Higher Education setting is preferred. 

Work Location & Conditions

The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon.  The hiring pay range for the position is $18-$20 per hour.

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays in a year.

Application Process

The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.

Qualifications Education Required

High School or better.