Assistant Registrar

Company Description

Buena Vista University is a student-centered institution that values action, creativity, and growth. The campus community is deeply committed to supporting students from enrollment through graduation. Faculty and staff collaborate to create an environment where learners are encouraged to build their futures with confidence and purpose. As Beavers, the university community emphasizes hard work, collaboration, and continuous improvement in all aspects of campus life.

The Assistant Registrar is a full‑time, on‑site position located in Storm Lake, IA. This role supports the Registrar’s Office in managing student academic records, processing registrations, schedule changes, and degree audits, and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of all student data. The Assistant Registrar assists with transcript processing, enrollment verifications, transfer credit evaluations, and graduation checks, while responding to inquiries from students, faculty, and staff in a timely and professional manner.

The role also contributes to maintaining and updating the student information system, preparing reports, and supporting academic policy implementation. The Assistant Registrar collaborates with campus partners to support student success and contributes to process improvements and compliance with institutional and external reporting requirements.

• Strong organizational, data management, and record‑keeping skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with student information systems, databases, and standard office software (e.g., Excel, Word, email, reporting tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, courteous service to students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to interpret and apply academic policies and procedures, and to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking abilities, including the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented, student‑focused environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as education, administration, or business) preferred; experience in a registrar’s office or higher education setting is a plus.

At BVU, we are committed to fostering academic excellence and supporting student success. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and service to our campus community. If you are detail‑oriented, organized, and passionate about higher education, we invite you to apply for the role of Assistant Registrar.