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26/27 SY - REGISTRAR (CC #192780)

Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Registrar

The Phoenix Union High School District is proud to serve a diverse population of 24,000 students and 3,400 employees in Arizona's capital city. With a portfolio of comprehensive schools, small specialty schools, support schools, micro schools, magnet programs, and extensive Career & Technical Education (CTE) offerings, PXU's schools of opportunity welcome, love, and inspire all students to go places and do things that matter.
The Registrar is responsible for the operation of campus registration office: e.g., maintaining student information and records in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes and other federal, state, and local guidelines; preparing related reports as required by outside entities, e.g., the Arizona State Department of Education; answering inquiries related to residence; monitors student record-keeping procedures; performing specialized tasks in building the master schedule; registering students; scheduling classes; and maintaining attendance and other student records.
Essential functions include supervising and coordinating work of all assigned registration staff; making input for staff evaluations; training staff; assuring accuracy and completeness of data entry performed by registration office staff. Coordinates and performs work related to Student Accountability Information System (SAIS) to assure compliance with statute and complete and accurate funding.
Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent; and three years of general clerical experience, two of which have been in the attendance/registration function; or three years clerical/secretarial experience on a school campus, which has provided the knowledge of registration office procedures and activities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior supervisory experience desirable.
Ideal candidates will have skills in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision. Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions. Skill in researching and compiling data for reports, presentations, and technical documents. Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy, at a rate required to perform functions effectively. Ability to maintain accurate records, including functions requiring computation and statistics. Ability to use initiative within established organizational policies and procedural guidelines. General knowledge of registration or related office practices and procedures. Ability to effectively operate software, hardware, and office equipment in use in the registration office at time of hire, or ability to learn to use planned software, hardware, and office equipment. Knowledge of related portions of federal law, Arizona Revised Statutes, and District policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Skill in coordinating the efforts of individuals and teams to complete projects and tasks. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures, as well as document procedures as needed. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public. Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
Physical demands and working environment include work performed in a standard office environment.
Why work at PXU? The Phoenix Union High School District is one of the state's largest employers. Our 3,400 education professionals are committed to providing an excellent learning environment for our students while enjoying an inspiring work environment. Highly competitive pay, comprehensive employee benefits, participation in Arizona State Retirement System, education loan forgiveness (if eligible), vacation and personal leave plans (for eligible positions), paid winter and spring breaks.