Assistant University Registrar for Scheduling, Office of the University Registrar

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Oversee manage and lead the end-to-end College class scheduling process.
• Provide first-level support guidance and training to Academic Coordinators regarding scheduling policies procedures and systems.
• Collaborate with the Office of the Dean of the College on scheduling strategies and issue resolutions.
• Audit all proposed class schedules for accuracy completeness and adherence to college and university policies.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Publish approved class schedules within the universitys student information system Workday ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information.
• Utilize classroom scheduling software (EMS) to optimize classroom assignments maximizing space utilization and minimizing scheduling conflicts.
• Generate and analyze scheduling reports to identify trends improve processes and inform decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of academic programs course sequencing and College curriculum to inform scheduling decisions.
• Stay current with best practices in academic scheduling and student information systems.

Other Functions:

• Provide second-level support to the Assistant University Registrar for Registration in the areas of registration and grading.
• Provide occasional general support via email phone and in-person.

Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an academic scheduling role within a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated experience with student information systems (e.g. Workday Banner PeopleSoft) is essential with Workday experience preferred.
• Proficiency with classroom scheduling software (e.g. EMS 25 Live) is required.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities particularly in identifying and resolving complex scheduling conflicts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders (faculty staff administrators).
• Ability to provide clear and concise guidance and support to others.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential scheduling issues.
• Ability to generate and analyze audits and reports.

Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Masters degree in Higher Education Administration Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 years experience in an academic scheduling role within higher education institution.
• Demonstrated experience with Workday is preferred.
• Proficiency with classroom scheduling software (e.g. EMS 25 Live)

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work primarily involves sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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