Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Develops and delivers services and programs related to curriculum and course offerings, academic policies, registration, examinations and grading, graduation and records management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Educational Administration, Public Administration or a related area plus three years related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated working knowledge of automated data systems, organizational, human relations and effective communication skills required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates course scheduling by assessing the frequency and balance of course offerings faculty teaching availability.
2. Facilitates student registration process by establishing registration deadlines, publishing course information, establishing waiting lists and administering the add/drop process.
3. Coordinates the development of curriculum for introductory law courses.
4. Oversees all aspects of the examination process. Develops examination schedules and administers exams, making special examination arrangements as needed.
5. Monitors student academic standing, certifies completion of graduation requirements and coordinates bar certifications.
6. Supervises the processing and recording of all student grades.
7. Oversees compilation and dissemination of all registration-related data.
8. Establishes and administers standards for the maintenance, handling and disposition of all student records.
9. Develops positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, University departments and members of the legal community who serve as adjunct faculty.

Problem Solving

Representative challenges faced by the incumbent include ensuring courses are sequenced appropriately, addressing scheduling conflicts between faculty and students and resolving problems that arise in regards to examinations, such as an illness prior to or during an examination.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.