Registrar
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
The Quad Preparatory School
Registrar
Classification: Full Time Exempt
Reports to: Senior Manager Technology Projects & Systems
Annual Salary Range: $75000 - $90000
At Quad Prep we are on a mission to transform the lives of neurodiverse twice-exceptional and gifted learners by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective collaborative and empathic work of our teachers clinicians and administrative staff we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world.
Now in our 2nd decade we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students to seek diverse perspectives and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring.
Why work at Quad Prep
- ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS.
- COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are.
- COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student.
- STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!
- DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues coaching from supportive leaders and thoughtful in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing.
- GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
- Health: Medical Dental Vision
- Student Loan repayment
- Retirement Plan contribution
- Group Life Plan
- Disability Insurance
- Generous Parental Leave
- WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to vacation and sick time there are approximately 20 scheduled school closure days throughout the calendar year including a full week off during the first week of the December break. We also provide supervision each week to support your professional growth while limiting the number of after-work hours needed. Our goal is to help you live the life you wantboth inside and outside of school.
- EXTRAS You can build a private practice or tutor onsite during after school hours at low-cost reduced rates available only to our Quad Prep staff.
Who We Are
(If Quad Prep is for you youll read whats below and feel Thats me!)
At Quad Prep we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are:
Groundbreaking: We ignite our students talents and are passionate about their futures. You are:
- Passionate about our work and our mission
- Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways
- Excited to help create new evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field
- Able to set high expectations of yourself and discover ways to meet them
Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You:
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives
- Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely
- Are kind welcoming and inclusive
Trustworthy: We are steadfast and are accountable to our students and each other. You:
- Can be counted on to do what you say you will do
- Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results
- Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community
- Ask for support when you need it
- Project an unflappable firm and kind presence
Constantly Learning and Growing: We value continued growth and learning. You:
- Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice
- Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning
- Help the organization grow and improve by developing and sharing new ideas and approaches
Resourceful: At Quad Prep we dig deep to meet our mission. You:
- Are highly effective and dedicated
- Show initiative
- Display good judgment and sensibility
- Excellent at supporting students inside and outside the classroom
Flexible: At Quad Prep we never give up on each other and are driven by the ethos of not if but how. You are:
- Open to new ideas
- Nimble in fluid changing environments
- Excited by growth change and innovation
The Registrar is responsible for maintaining the accuracy integrity and confidentiality of all student academic records including transcripts grades attendance enrollment and course scheduling data. This role serves as the schools primary point of accountability for compliance with NYS/NYC recordkeeping and reporting requirements and works closely with Admissions Academic Leadership College Counseling Clinical Leadership and the Business Office to ensure student information flows accurately throughout the student lifecyclefrom admission through enrollment matriculation transfer and graduation.
The Registrar manages and maintains student records within Veracross oversees report cards and transcripts verifies graduation requirements coordinates enrollment documentation and responds to records requests from families colleges attorneys and outside institutions. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail sound judgment when handling confidential information strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
- Manage the enrollment process from contract creation through student matriculation.
- Prepare distribute track amend and countersign enrollment contracts.
- Update enrollment contract language and coordinate contract approval workflows.
- Load maintain and organize enrollment documentation within Veracross and other school systems.
- Maintain enrollment forms annual documentation and enrollment-related workflows.
- Track enrollment progress and maintain accurate enrollment records.
- Draft and distribute enrollment communications reminders and status updates to prospective and newly enrolled families.
- Communicate regularly with the Admissions Department regarding enrollment status outstanding requirements and new student onboarding.
- Record and maintain specialized tuition payment plans and related documentation.
- Coordinate Magnus Health communications monitor completion of required health documentation and collaborate with nursing staff to ensure enrollment requirements are satisfied.
- Maintain complete accurate and confidential student records in accordance with school policies and applicable regulations.
- Collect review organize and maintain student documentation including:
- Transcripts
- Report cards
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Neuropsychological evaluations
- Educational plans
- Language waivers
- Health and immunization records
- Other supporting academic documentation
- Manage student demographic information household structures contact information emergency contacts profile photographs and authorized pickup contacts.
- Verify and securely maintain required identity documentation for newly enrolled families and authorized pickup contacts in accordance with school policy.
- Maintain student permissions including transportation authorizations media releases and related consent documentation.
- Manage student assessment identifiers including NWEA and other required testing systems.
- Produce official transcripts and report cards and coordinate their distribution.
- Verify student academic records and graduation requirements.
- Maintain student course registration and scheduling data within Veracross.
- Maintain and reconcile student attendance records across multiple school systems.
- Prepare distribute and track attendance affidavits notices and related correspondence.
- Upload end-of-year attendance records to student files within Veracross.
- Ensure attendance enrollment and student records comply with applicable NYS/NYC regulations school policies and record-retention requirements.
- Support required state and school reporting related to student enrollment and records.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for student records requests from families schools colleges agencies attorneys and authorized third parties.
- Prepare and process official transcripts student records and supporting documentation in accordance with school policy and privacy requirements.
- Coordinate with division leadership and school administrators when affidavits witness statements or supporting documentation are requested.
- Ensure confidentiality and compliance with all applicable student privacy laws and school policies when managing records and communications.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records related to enrollment attendance student records and compliance activities.
- Draft edit and distribute communications related to enrollment student records attendance and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate with Admissions the Business Office Academic Leadership Student Support Services Learning Outcomes Staff Development Division Leadership and other departments on cross-functional projects.
- Support school-wide initiatives involving student information systems data collection reporting process improvement and operational projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of school operations and strategic initiatives.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience
- Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with leadership parents faculty and staff.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining student records and data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Substantial experience with Veracross another Student Information System or a similar large dataset database
- Proficiency with Google Workspace including Google Drive.
- Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
- Collaborative team player and positive representative of the School.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Prior experience in education administration
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.
At Quad Prep full-time (or over 30 hours per week) employees will have access to a full range of benefits including group medical dental and vision coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) pre-tax transit and dependent care (DC FSA) accounts; a 401K plan with a school match and student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a range of professional development opportunities including our First Year Support Program for all new faculty and staff.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a school setting. School is located on two campuses approximately two blocks away with the administrative office in a third location between the two campuses. All three buildings have an elevator. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the school.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position does not involve continuous standing walking and climbing stairs. The employee will be at a desk job and may occasionally lift and/or move items approximately 10 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility that is open eight hours a day 12 months a year. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed during busy general though hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm.
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***Note that currently all employees are requested to be fully vaccinated and boosted for the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 or any other communicable or infectious disease or any public-health condition designated by the New York State Commissioner of Health that in the Schools sole discretion requires operational changes the School reserves the right to establish and modify health and safety protocols including requiring vaccination and/or vaccine boosters testing or other health requirements and requests for proof of compliance. ***
ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People and Culture department at
The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion gender age disability marital status creed sexual orientation familial status citizenship veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies.
Required Experience:
Manager