Coordinator of Academic Records and Student Registration

Coordinator of Academic Records and Student Registration

Salary

$45,125.00 Annually

Location

Lawrenceville

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Rider00377

Division

Enrollment Management

Department

Registrar

Opening Date

07/08/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

• Description
• Benefits

We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success.

Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 19 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community.

Position Overview

Rider University invites applications for a Coordinator of Academic Records and Student Registration. Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, the Coordinator of Academic Records and Student Registration is responsible for the day-to-day administration of new student registration and degree conferral processing. This position ensures accurate student enrollment, proper application of academic program requirements, and timely certification of degree completion. The Coordinator works closely with Admissions and Academic Affairs to support onboarding, registration accuracy, and graduation processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the transfer credit evaluation process, including official and unofficial evaluation of credits for all undergraduate, continuing education, and high school dual enrollment students.
• Process transfer credit equivalencies in the student information system.
• Enter IB, CLEP, and AP scores into the student information system and award applicable credit.
• Process approved course substitutions and academic exceptions.
• Conduct course registration appointments with new transfer students to discuss credit evaluations, curriculum planning, degree audit requirements, and ensure proper course placement within academic program requirements.
• Assists with updates to the NJ Transfer program and course updates.
• Review graduation applications for eligibility.
• Conduct final degree audits to verify completion of all academic requirements.
• Run routine reports related to new student enrollment, degree completion, and graduation eligibility.
• Assist at admission events including, but not limited to, open houses and admitted student days to assist prospective transfer students as it relates to transfer credit evaluations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of experience in a Registrar's Office, Enrollment Services, or academic administrative environment
• Experience with a student information system
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bilingual

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For additional information regarding our Benefits visit https://www.rider.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/benefits/overview-employee-benefits/full-time-administrative-employees

Employer Rider University

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road

Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648-3099

Phone 609-896-5000

Website https://www.rider.edu