General Information


Job Description REGISTRAR SPEC 3 Working Title Records Customer Service Lead
Job Code 006156 Grade 20
Department Name Registrar - D01193 Department Head Bracken Dailey
Supervisor Jeff Williams Effective Date 04/07/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
004922 STDT 1 2.5
004921 STDT 2 1.0
004722 BLANK AST 3 1.0

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Working independently under general supervision using professional Registrar student record based concepts, applies a level of breadth and depth with student record and service delivery practices, policies, and regulations.

Department Custom Scope
The Records Customer Service Lead provides general oversight and support for Records unit processes, documents, and the ongoing services provided to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the public within the Office of the Registrar. The person ensures continuity of services, planning, monitoring, and tracking schedules and work volumes, adjusting priorities and resources as needed to meet demands within Service Level Agreements in consultation with the Assistant Registrar for Records. The Records Customer Service Lead provides guidance and resolution to escalated service situations, helps ensure continuous operations, initiates recommendations for process improvement, and provides ongoing training to the Highlander One Stop Shop (HOSS), student assistants, and Records unit staff.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Minimum of 1 - 2 years of experience hiring and supervising staff Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Supervises the Registrar Highlander One Stop Shop (HOSS) representative, Registrar related operations in the HOSS and the student assistants who serve at the Registrar front counter with the main phone line and complete other administrative tasks. Ensures full coverage of service for phones, main email account, HOSS, and other critical day-to-day services such as enrollment verifications, outgoing transcripts, and diplomas by setting priorities to meet daily and weekly goals. Coordinates with other HOSS departments to ensure coverage for the HOSS. Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating the Registrar HOSS representative and student assistants; provides training and guidance to other HOSS representatives and HOSS supervisors on Registrar related items.
25
Develops and implements registrar core functions such as classroom and course scheduling, degree audits, transcript activities, residency, grading etc.
  • Assists with student record updates and other services as needed to ensure that operational goals are met.
15
Provides individual advising on non-routine, sensitive student record issues.
  • Serves as a point of contact to resolve customer service challenges and works with students, parents, alumni, and the public to seek effective and timely solutions, collaboratively communicating and clarifying policy and procedure. Ensures that operations on the main phone line and in the HOSS are compliant with policies and customers are effectively and accurately served.
15
Recommends new or revised internal practices and procedures.
  • Becomes very familiar with Records unit procedures and identifies gaps or risks and suggestions to improve them to the Assistant Registrar. May assist with updating documentation and recommending or conducting training for Records staff, HOSS staff, and student assistants.
10
Advises departments on existing student record procedures, resources, and options available.
  • Serves as a backup to front line staff and students to provide clarity and resolution on student records' questions or concerns. Learns the course content and pedagogy to serve as a backup trainer to the Assistant Registrar for campus system trainings.
10
Identifies and implements database elements, queries, and reports needed to monitor programs.
  • Develops and utilizes reports for frequent monitoring of performance of service queues and creates a plan of action to ensure that customer service queues stay within Service Level Agreements. Provides regular updates to the Assistant Registrar and helps ensure that KPIs are being met, collaborating with Assistant Registrar as needed to strategize. Puts together quarterly reports reviewing performance measures and analyzing to make recommendations for increasing service to Assistant Registrar.
10
Interprets regulations and develops or recommends procedures to ensure compliance and accurate student record maintenance and services. Reconciles large volumes of student data from multiple sources. Identifies and resolves mismatches and errors.
  • Follows up to ensure compliance with procedures including auditing of work and data reporting.
5
Analyzes a variety of student record factors and applies working knowledge of federal, state, University, and outside agency laws, regulations, and policies to determine student record outcomes.
  • Within guidelines, regulations, best practices, and laws, uses good judgment in resolving various customer service and student record questions. Educates others on how to achieve their goals within these and provides options when available. Takes initiative to research possible resolutions; confers with Assistant Registrar as appropriate to determine the best course of action.
5
Participates in decision-making and testing process regarding the development and maintenance of student record systems.
  • Provides administrative support with the term operational calendar and configurations for MyForms, iGrade, vendor portals, R'Web messages, and the Registrar website. Contacts vendors as appropriate to troubleshoot system problems. Ensures that front-facing queues are effective for staff, faculty, and student requests and works to update them as needed. Ensures that Records staff can navigate systems; reviews and assigns the requests to appropriate person or team. May assist with testing system upgrades.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to use complex databases. Required
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Required
Thorough knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices with student records services. Required
Ability to apply thorough knowledge of policies to a variety of individual situations. Recommends procedures to ensure compliance in a diverse learning community. Required
Strong ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with campus departments, UC campuses, and external agencies. Required
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Required
Strong problem identification, critical thinking, and problem solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability. Ability to assess processes and implement improvements. Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. Customer service orientation. Interpersonal skills. Required
Thorough knowledge of particular Registrar core functions (e.g., degree requirements, special enrollment, veterans' benefits, and residency). Required
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Utilizes excellent constituent service skills with all interactions. Required
Demonstrated experience adapting to changing priorities, high volumes of work, and multiple deadlines; ability to independently assess and strategize how to resolve problems with available resources. Required
Thorough knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures and of Federal and California laws pertaining to the privacy rights of students and access to student information. Preferred
Thorough knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and productivity software. Preferred
Experience with Ellucian's software such as Banner, BDM, and Cognos. Preferred
Experience overseeing operations and training for multiple people in a fast-paced customer service oriented office. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

More Information

General Campus Information

University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: (951) 827-1012

Career OpportunitiesUCR Libraries
Campus StatusMaps and Directions

Department Information

Human Resources
1160 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521

Fax: (951) 827-6493
E-mail: jobshelp@ucr.edu

Footer