Academic Planning and Registration Assistant
Job Description
Your mission
Tasks and Responsabilities
Academic Planning & Scheduling
- Prepare and manage class scheduling and student enrollment across programs and campuses.
- Analyze scheduling opportunities and optimize class offerings for students and faculty.
- Support the creation and follow-up of the master schedule and academic planning processes.
- Monitor campus scheduling and enrollment to ensure proper budget execution.
- Prepare monthly academic planning reports and enrollment projections.
Student Records & Registrar Functions
- Maintain, update, and ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of student academic records.
- Administer Student Information Systems (SIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Organize and manage registration processes for new and continuing students.
- Process grades, attendance, transcripts, graduation clearance, and transfer credits in a timely manner.
- Respond to inquiries regarding academic records and resolve related issues.
Compliance, Reporting & Audits
- Ensure compliance with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular audits of academic files (transcripts, evaluations, documentation, etc.).
- Support internal and external reporting, including accreditation processes.
- Assist in preparing reports for regulatory bodies and institutional stakeholders.
Coordination & Stakeholder Support
- Collaborate with faculty, academic teams, and university departments to ensure aligned processes.
- Provide support to Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students, Campus Director, and other stakeholders.
- Interpret academic policies, monitor student progress, and coordinate academic recognitions (Dean’s list, probation, etc.).
- Participate in departmental and campus meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Operations & Administration
- Maintain up-to-date student information and ensure proper data management.
- Support academic planning budgets and routine administrative processes.
- Supervise or support Academic Support/Student Records functions (as applicable).
- Contribute to a positive institutional image and student experience.
- Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 2–3 years of experience in Higher Education.
- Experience with Student Information Systems (SIS) required; LMS experience (e.g., Blackboard) is a plus.
- Strong experience in academic planning, scheduling, and/or digital records management.
- Advanced computer skills, especially Excel and data analysis.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English required.
- Additional languages (Spanish, French, or German) are a plus.