Osher Lifelong Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Registrar/ Administrative Assistant

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University is in need of a professional, well organized individual to act as Registrar for our organization. This is an hourly, part-time position (32-34 hours/wk).

The Registrar will plan, organize and coordinate the activities of the office of registrar, including managing and implementing Osher policies and procedures related to registration, and overseeing enrollment procedures.

• Requires a collaborative and flexible work style and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and departments.
• Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate and respond to members, volunteers and external parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Must have strong written communication skills including the ability to read, interpret, edit and complete documents.
• Requires attention to detail, strong organizational competence and the ability to coordinate multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Must be: Able to work with frequent interruptions and professionally respond to variations in schedules and plans. Self directed with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas and meet challenges with resourcefulness. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access 2007, 2010.
• Interest and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise member registration process.
• Schedule classes in Osher classrooms on and off campus locations.
• Communicate with Instructors, Class Assistants and members.
• Represent Registration during Curriculum Committee Meetings.
• Supervise and train Front Desk Volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

Education /Training: Two or more years experience in an academic office directly related to registration and enrollment preferred. Experience with online registration preferred.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon is one of the largest Osher Organizations in the United States. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year on the campus of Carnegie Mellon, it strives to offer stimulating educational courses, events and lectures to over 1800 members. It is a non-profit, mostly volunteer based organization. For more information, visit our website and our Flickr photostream.

For consideration

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