Assistant Registrar-Masters and Certificate Programs

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Posted Job Title

Assistant Registrar-Masters and Certificate Programs

Job Profile Title

Coordinator B

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Registrar for the Perelman School of Medicine Master’s & Certificate Programs (MaC) supports academic administration for thirteen master’s programs and affiliated certificate programs, serving approximately 75 faculty and 700 students. This role collaborates with program administrators, faculty, and university offices to manage student records, ensure compliance with University policies, and promote effective operations across MaC programs. Reporting to the MaC Registrar, the Assistant Registrar works closely with the Associate Dean, Director of Education, Registrar, and Operations Coordinator to support overall program success.

Job Description

The Assistant Registrar for the Perelman School of Medicine Master’s & Certificate Programs (MaC) supports academic administration for thirteen master’s programs and affiliated certificate programs, serving approximately 75 faculty and 700 students. This role collaborates with program administrators, faculty, and university offices to manage student records, ensure compliance with University policies, and promote effective operations across MaC programs. Reporting to the MaC Registrar, the Assistant Registrar works closely with the Associate Dean, Director of Education, Registrar, and Operations Coordinator to support overall program success.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Student Record Management: Facilitate registration, advisor assignments, field of study updates, degree audits, and separations; conduct audits to ensure registration and billing accuracy and compliance with University, state, and federal regulations.
• Graduation Processing: Support degree clearing and graduation processing by coordinating application deadlines and working with MaC program staff, MaC Registrar, and the Office of the University Registrar to ensure timely, accur