University Overview

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private, liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts, and a Wesleyan-holiness theological perspective. MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students with half considered traditional residential students. For more information about MNU, see our website: www.mnu.edu.

Job Summary

The Assistant for Academic Records is an integral member of the Registrar’s Office team and assists with the administrative functions of academic records, information management, and registration services for programs offered by the University. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Academic Records and Information Management Services

• Evaluates and articulates transfer work for all incoming and current students in preparation for entry in the Banner SIS.
• Evaluate and process paperwork for all incoming advanced standing credits, such as CLEP, AP, and Straighterline.
• Assist with various office functions and data entry duties, including grade changes, course drops/additions, demographic information, and learner records, as back-up for the Enrollment Program Assistant.

Registration Administration and Support

• Assist with registration activities.
• Assist with Banner set up and administration of all programs.

Office, Administrative and Support Services

• Assist with commencement weekend and Pioneer Day activities and preparations.
• Responsible for National Student Clearinghouse processing, advanced registration, Degree Verify, and manual status updates. Maintains the NSC Transcript Processing workflows, testing, and updates.
• Provide back-up customer service with phones and office walk-ins as needed.
• Provide students, faculty, staff, and other University constituencies with the best possible customer service, support, advise and facilitation within the guidance of the Registrar and Associate Registrars with the focus on interactions with constituencies that demonstrate care, sensitivity, excellence, and follow-through.
• Manage and process all incoming transcripts from NSC and Parchment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Registrar in consultation with the Associate Registrars.
• Adheres to the AACRAO Principles of Professional Ethics and Practice.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with common office tools (Microsoft) and student information systems or databases.
• Familiarity with Banner preferred.
• Detail oriented.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Willingness to participate in the common work and community life of the office and campus at large.
• Giftedness in relating to and having meaningful conversation with students and colleagues.

• Commitment to higher education delivery with a Christ-centered worldview.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous higher education work experience preferred;
• Baccalaureate degree required.

Application:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, attach the following documentation with your online application:

• Under the “Resume” section:
  • A complete curriculum vita or resume
• Under the “Cover Letter” section and/or under “Upload Additional Documents” section:
  • Letter of application (cover letter)
  • List of professional references (minimum of 3 with phone number and email address included)
  • Statement of faith (see below)
  • University transcripts from all universities from which degrees were received (scan and attach) or request mailing from appropriate university (official transcripts will be requested upon hire)

Questions about the application process may be addressed to Abigail Brubaker, HR Generalist, at abrubaker@mnu.edu. Questions regarding the position may be addressed to Rhonda Riley, Registrar at rgriley@mnu.edu. Verification of credentials (such as a transcript with degree conferral noted) will be required if the position is offered.

Statement of Faith

MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one- or two-page narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a normal office setting. Travel between buildings on campus is required; occasional weekend and evening work during given periods and travel to other locations for training can be expected i.e. conferences, etc. Deadlines, disturbances of workflow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.

MidAmerica is very much interest in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services. Any concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of gender or disability should be addressed to the Human Resources Director.

• Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/jobs