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Position:

Principal Registration Clerk

Position Summary:

To provide registrar support to students, faculty, and staff of Yeshiva University.

Position Responsibilities:

• Process all forms through our student information system. This includes but is not limited to, registration forms; changes of major; grade changes; leaves of absence and withdrawals; name changes
• Answer phones and provide basic information with screening and routing of calls
• Assist with all in-person inquiries
• Respond to emails in the shared campus registrar inbox as well as personal inbox in a timely fashion
• Maintain student records in our student information system and student transcripts
• Process incoming transcripts and perform credit evaluations
• Scan documents and student files to our document imaging system
• Process transcript requests and checks for financial clearance
• Coordinate with other campus registrar offices to process degree and enrollment verifications through the National Student Clearinghouse
• Process licensure forms, certifications, loan deferment letters, and other special student requests
• Post grades onto student records
• Post degrees awarded and issue letters of rejection
• Set up appointments for Assistant, Associate, and University Registrars, as required
• Assist the Assistant, Associate, and University Registrars with data entry tasks as assigned
• Conduct research and prepare reports for Registrar and Dean's Office
• Prepare correspondence, as needed, for supervisor
• As the senior clerical staff in the office, the person in this role will provide guidance to other clerical staff members regarding job functions and questions the staff may have
• The position is located primarily at Wilf campus but may occasionally deploy to the other Registrar offices located at Brookdale, Beren, or Resnick campuses
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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
• Must be able to perform tasks using all Student Information Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and to learn new technology as needed
• Hebrew proficiency preferred
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills

Salary Range:

Salary Range: Grade 7

1199 New Hire rate: $ 28.39 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $28.97

About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.