Senior Specialist

Posting Number

2026-15500

The Senior Specialist is expected to have thorough understanding of the NYU student record life cycle, degree requirements, program/curriculum governance, and the system maintenance associated with these academic functions for all schools of NYU. Supervise staff within the Office of the Registrar, and serve as an information resource to the larger University for Office of the Registrar policy and procedure for student academic records, graduation processing, degree requirements (and related governance). In collaboration with Management and other Specialists, this position is responsible for the maintenance of student records in University systems, including: academic standing and progress, transfer/test credit, degree audit, graduation checkout, building/maintaining degree programs and requirements.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
2+ years records management experience in a college or university Registrar's Office or an equivalent combination of education or experience.

Preferred Experience:
3+ years Experience with degree audit or graduation processing in a college or university level Registrar's office

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to creatively and logically to solve problems and multi-task effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and diverse populations. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated data management skills and related reporting capabilities; and strong analytical skills. Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and student information systems; Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines. Able to be tactful and diplomatic in dealing with difficult issues and/or diverse organizations.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong preference for proficiency in Academic Advisement in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. Demonstrated ability to present to large or small groups. Proven record of exemplary customer service. Ability to facilitate implementations and/or procedural change and strong technical skills.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $82,500.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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