Academic Operations Administrator

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. 
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Oversee and execute the course planning, student scheduling, and registration for a set of programs. 

Basic Responsibilities 
● Course planning & faculty need predictions 
● Student scheduling & registration execution
● Student record support

Essential Duties 
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 
Course planning and faculty need predictions 
Determine section needs and sizes for undergraduate courses each session 

Manages communication with undergraduate program directors and UG registration operations manager regarding faculty needs/assignments 

Student scheduling & registration execution
Manages scheduling and registration for students

 Student record support 
Processes documentation for Academic Exceptions, Suspension Appeals, Waiver forms, Course and University Withdrawals

Process end-of-session responsibilities such as Low grades, Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal  

Processes other documentation as needed for the permanent student record

Professional Development Requirements 

Skills 
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and enrollment management systems (i.e. Banner, Workday, Salesforce, etc.) 
Demonstrable experience from successfully working in a team environment
Some evening and weekend hours may be required 
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively 
Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, customer service, attention to detail and communication skills are essential 
Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion 

Training Required 
Banner
Workday 
Salesforce 
Canvas LMS

Qualifications 
Professional 
● Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution 
● Two years’ administrative experience required 
● Experience in a university student records, registrar, or admissions office preferred 

Personal 
● Collaborative nature 
● Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written ability to communicate with a diverse academic community 
● Desire for meaningful work and mission orientation 

Physical Requirements
● Work is performed in an office environment; must have the ability to sit for long periods of time (6-8 hours) 
● Must be able to use telephone or headset equipment and be able to perform work at a computer 
● May be required for the manual operation of general office equipment
● Limited travel may be required – locations vary and some overnight travel may be necessary 
 

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.