The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote
academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to
service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally
diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life
and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Position Description Summary/Purpose :
The Academic Records Specialist is responsible for day-to-day front-line operations and delivering high quality customer service in the Office of the Registrar. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering and responding to telephone calls, managing and maintain the Registrar’s Office email account and calendar; sorting, opening, and distributing mail delivered to the office; preparing and providing hardcopy official transcripts, degree/enrollment verifications, and processing diplomas upon graduation or request; registering students; maintaining data in the student records database and correcting discrepancies; receiving and processing student forms; maintaining office equipment and supplies inventory and submitting orders as requested; monitoring and updating the Registrar’s and Parchment portal sites; scanning records and other documents; and researching problems or inquiries related to transcripts, certifications, credentials, enrollment, and/or degree verification as assigned. Adherence to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as amended, and all University policies is essential in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of all student data. The Academic Records Specialist serves as a member of the Office of the Registrar team and supports overall operations, events, and initiatives as assigned. This is a part-time on campus position located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Position Description Summary/Purpose :
The Academic Records Specialist is responsible for day-to-day front-line operations and delivering high quality customer service in the Office of the Registrar. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering and responding to telephone calls, managing and maintain the Registrar’s Office email account and calendar; sorting, opening, and distributing mail delivered to the office; preparing and providing hardcopy official transcripts, degree/enrollment verifications, and processing diplomas upon graduation or request; registering students; maintaining data in the student records database and correcting discrepancies; receiving and processing student forms; maintaining office equipment and supplies inventory and submitting orders as requested; monitoring and updating the Registrar’s and Parchment portal sites; scanning records and other documents; and researching problems or inquiries related to transcripts, certifications, credentials, enrollment, and/or degree verification as assigned. Adherence to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as amended, and all University policies is essential in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of all student data. The Academic Records Specialist serves as a member of the Office of the Registrar team and supports overall operations, events, and initiatives as assigned. This is a part-time on campus position located in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and visitors
to the Office of the Registrar and provide exceptional front line
customer service.
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