Careers at Yeshiva University

Position Summary:      

To provide support to students, faculty and staff in the Registrar’s office.

Position Responsibilities:

• Process registration and changes of program on the computer
• Answer phones, provide basic information with screening and routing of calls
• File, as required
• Perform basic secretarial duties, including word processing
• Maintain student information on the computer and student transcripts
• Assist students at the counter
• Handle inquiries regarding graduates and former students
• Process transcripts and checks for financial clearance
• Process leaves of absence and name change forms
• Process transfer credit evaluations
• Post grades onto student records
• Set up appointments for Assistant or Associate Registrar, as required
• Process loan certifications
• Prepare class and grade rosters and distributes to Deans and faculty
• Generate and distribute computer reports, as needed
• Process the course schedule for registration on the computer, including maintenance of the course master
• Process grades and grade changes
• Post degrees awarded and issue letters of rejection
• Distribute grade rosters to faculty
• Research and prepare report information for Registrar and Dean's Office
• Prepare correspondence, as needed, for supervisor
• Provide routine guidance of others as to job duties
• Perform other related duties as assigned

  Interim Duties:

• Perform degree audits that includes reviewing students’ records to determine that degree requirements have been met and processing degree conferrals for graduation
• Create the course schedule including adding courses to catalog along with course descriptions, prerequisites, credits and setting up the courses for each term
• Update the schedule with changes
• Assign classrooms
• Administration of all procedures associated with student registration including enabling online registration, setting up coding associated with registration, and managing the registration process
• Respond to various questions from the schools’ administrative offices regarding students’ registration, enrollment and other issues that arise

Experience & Educational Background:

• High School Diploma
• 4 years of previous office experience in positions of increasing responsibilities is required

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of Registrar's office procedures
• Skilled in record keeping and data entry
• Must work accurately under pressure
• Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision

About Us:       

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.