Overview
Category:administrative
Median Salary:$38,000
Education Required:associates
Growth Outlook:stable
Student Interaction:administrative
Key Responsibilities
- Process new student enrollments
- Maintain student cumulative records
- Request and send student records
- Verify enrollment eligibility
- Manage student database
- Prepare enrollment reports
A Day in the Life
- Process enrollment applications
- Verify residency documents
- Enter student data in system
- Request records from previous schools
- Meet with enrolling families
- Update student information
- Prepare state enrollment reports
Education & Certification Path
1
High school diploma minimum
2
Associate degree preferred
3
Database management skills
4
Records management training
Required Certifications
- FERPA certification
- Student information system expertise
- Notary public (helpful)
Career Progression
Office Assistant → Registrar→
Lead Registrar→
District Enrollment Coordinator→
Student Information Manager
Work Environment
Office setting with secure records storage
Typical Schedule
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM school days, busy during enrollment periods