Talladega College

HBCU in Talladega, AL

Administrative Assistant - Office of the Registrar

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Full-timeTalladega, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree is required.
Have 1–3 years of administrative, customer service, or higher education experience.
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and digital workflow tools such as DocuSign.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
Be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
Have knowledge of standard office procedures, filing systems, and recordkeeping practices.
Be able to interpret and follow written and oral instructions.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for inquiries by answering phone calls, greeting visitors, and monitoring the Registrar’s Office email account.
Provide timely, courteous, and accurate assistance to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external agencies.
Maintain new, active, and inactive student files while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in recordkeeping.
Assist with course registration, add/drop processing, degree and major changes, and demographic updates.
Process transcript requests, duplicate diploma orders, and enrollment verification letters.
Assist students with degree applications and support the Registrar in coordinating graduation-related processes.
Prepare routine statistical reports, verify data accuracy, and support institutional reporting needs.
Uphold FERPA regulations and ensure the secure handling of student information.
Provide scheduling, document preparation, meeting coordination, and other administrative support to the Registrar and Academic Affairs.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and operations of the Office of the Registrar.

Desired Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Experience working in a higher education setting is preferred.
Knowledge of FERPA regulations and academic policy administration is preferred.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Registrar serves as the primary front‑line representative for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external constituents. This position supports the daily operations of the Registrar’s Office by managing front‑office functions, maintaining the integrity of student academic records, coordinating key academic processes, and ensuring strict adherence to FERPA and institutional policies. The Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in sustaining Talladega College’s commitment to accuracy, service excellence, and student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Front‑Office Operations — Serves as the first point of contact for all inquiries; answers phone calls, greets visitors, and monitors the Registrar’s Office email account with professionalism and efficiency.
Customer Service & Issue Resolution — Provides timely, courteous, and accurate assistance to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external agencies.
Records Management — Maintains new, active, and inactive student files; ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in all recordkeeping activities.
Registration Support — Assists with course registration, add/drop processing, degree/major changes, and demographic updates.
Transcript & Credential Processing — Processes transcript requests, duplicate diploma orders, and enrollment verification letters.
Graduation & Degree Audit Support — Assists students with degree applications and supports the Registrar in coordinating graduation-related processes.
Data Entry & Reporting — Prepares routine statistical reports, verifies data accuracy, and supports institutional reporting needs.
Compliance & Confidentiality — Upholds FERPA regulations and ensures the secure handling of all student information.
Administrative Support — Provides scheduling, document preparation, meeting coordination, and other administrative support to the Registrar and Academic Affairs.
Other duties as assigned in support of the mission and operations of the Office of the Registrar.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
1–3 years of administrative, customer service, or higher education experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and digital workflow tools such as DocuSign.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing systems, and recordkeeping practices.
Ability to interpret and follow written and oral instructions.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education setting, .
Knowledge of FERPA regulations and academic policy administration.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Standard office environment with frequent interaction with students and staff.
Occasional extended hours during peak academic cycles (registration, census, graduation).

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials:

Cover letter
Resume
Talladega College employment application
Official transcript(s)
At least three professional references

Application materials should be emailed to hr@talladega.edu.

About Talladega College

Founded in 1867, Talladega College is Alabama’s first private historically Black liberal arts college. The College is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and preparing graduates to serve with integrity, innovation, and global awareness.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Talladega College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

Talladega College

HBCU in Talladega, AL

Talladega College is a private historically Black liberal arts college in Talladega, Alabama. It offers undergraduate education across arts and sciences, business, education, and professional fields.

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