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Cornell University is hiring an Assistant Registrar - Cornell Law School. The role keeps course, class, and academic records running for the Law School's degree programs, working in the University's PeopleSoft student information system alongside the Law Registrar. It covers course setup, scheduling, registration, grading, and catalog updates for faculty, students, and academic programs.

Highlights

Manage the semester course setup process in the University’s student information system and keep it aligned with Law School databases and records.
Maintain the Law School catalog by working with academic programs and putting faculty-approved curriculum changes into effect.
Coordinate registrar systems, technology initiatives, and related projects at both the University and Law School levels.
Partner with the University Registrar’s Office and the Office of Enrollment Compliance on curriculum, systems, and regulatory requirements.
Support administration of Law School examinations and use technology to improve office operations and business processes.
Exercise independent judgment on complex scheduling and records matters while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and academic regulations.
Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant academic experience, plus proficiency with student records systems, FERPA, Microsoft Office, database management, and a student information system such as PeopleSoft.
Preferred experience includes 4+ years in an academic setting and familiarity with CourseLeaf, Stellic, Explorance Blue, Perceptive Content, 25Live, and Salesforce.
Full-time, 40 hours per week, fully on-site in Ithaca, New York.
Salary range of $72,209 to $82,296 per year.

Assistant Registrar - Cornell Law School Full Description

The Opportunity

The Assistant Registrar serves as a key operational partner within the Law School Registrar’s Office, overseeing and maintaining course, class, and academic records functions for the Law School’s degree programs through the University’s PeopleSoft Student Information System and related registrar technologies. Working closely with the Law Registrar, this position supports the effective administration of systems, processes, and policies related to course proposals, scheduling, registration, grading, and academic records.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinating registrar systems, technology initiatives, and related projects at both the University and Law School levels.
Managing the semester course setup process within the University’s student information system and ensuring alignment with Law School databases and records.
Maintaining the Law School catalog by collaborating with academic programs and implementing curriculum changes approved through faculty governance processes.
Leveraging technology to enhance office operations, improve business processes, and support best practices that meet the needs of students, faculty, and administrative leadership.
Collaborating closely with the University Registrar’s Office and the Office of Enrollment Compliance on matters related to curriculum, systems, and regulatory requirements.
Supporting the administration of Law School examinations and related processes.

The role requires the exercise of significant independent judgment in managing complex scheduling and records-related matters that directly affect students, faculty, and academic operations, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and academic regulations.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

What We Need

Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience in an academic setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting the efforts of an overall team.
Ability to work successfully with highly confidential material under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, handling multiple tasks with differing deadlines, and to prioritize work on projects happening simultaneously.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with organizational, planning, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with student records systems and extensive knowledge of FERPA regulations.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and a vended student information system (i.e. Peoplesoft).

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

4+ years of experience in an academic setting. Familiarity with university policies and procedures, and the role of the Registrar’s Office at both the university and Law School levels. Prior experience with PeopleSoft, CourseLeaf, Stellic, Explorance Blue, Perceptive Content, 25Live, Salesforce.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position that is based in Ithaca, NY and fully on-site.

Pay and Details

Pay Range: $72,209.00 - $82,296.00 (Salary). University Job Title: Assistant Registrar. Job Family: Student Services. Level: F. Remote Option Availability: Onsite.

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: prior relevant work or industry experience; education level to the extent education is relevant to the position; unique applicable skills; academic discipline.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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