Registrar - Assistant Registrar for NCAA Compliance/Transfer Evaluation Services

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• Henley College of Nursing.
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Position Summary

The Assistant Registrar will perform transfer credit evaluations and transfer credit processing and provide special project support to the University Registrar. They will also serve as the NCAA Eligibility Certification lead and participate in commencement related duties. Principal

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as NCAA certification officer for student-athletes at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. Oversees continuing eligibility for all student-athletes, which includes working closely with NCAA Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services Office to ensure each SHU student-athlete is in good academic standing and meeting all NCAA progress-toward-degree requirements. Work in conjunction with admissions and NCAA compliance to evaluate transcripts for transfer student-athletes. Perform transfer credit evaluations and post credits for part-time, full-time, RAD, ABSN, CT Police Academy and SHU online nursing transfer students as well as incoming freshmen (AP, IB and college credit); post advanced standing transfer credits for graduate students; evaluate and post CLEP transfer credits. Update and maintain Transfer Evaluation System (TES) Process student type status changes Manage Paralegal Studies Certificate Program partnership including processing certificates and handle deposit of royalty checks. Complete special projects assigned by University Registrar. Serve as student line up staff and marshal for all SHU Commencement ceremonies. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes Bachelor’s degree preferred Higher education experience required, NCAA experience preferred. Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills Possess high level verbal and communications skills Possess analytical and organizational skills Highly computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with student information systems preferred This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied. Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.