Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school, currently ranked 12th by U.S. News & World Report. Cornell Law offers a JD program, a one-year LLM program for international students, a one-year master of laws (LLM) in law, technology, and entrepreneurship degree at the Cornell Tech campus in New York City, an online MSLS program, and a doctoral (JSD) program. Cornell Law School’s nationally ranked faculty includes 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local, national, and international levels. The law school supports its students’ success through its unique combination of inspiring theoretical, doctrinal, and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive, intellectually rich community.
Under the direction of the registrar, the assistant registrar collaborates on a variety of responsibilities in the registrar’s office and is responsible for two key areas: 1) serving as the liaison between Cornell Law School and its two non-residential programs: the online master of science in legal studies (MSLS) Program and LLM Tech Program at Cornell Tech; and 2) coordinating and maintaining all course and class records functions for the residential law school degree programs, via the university’s PeopleSoft Student System and related registrar systems. The assistant registrar supervises the office’s administrative staff and represents the registrar in their absence.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience in an academic setting or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful candidates will be proficient with student records systems and have extensive knowledge of FERPA regulations. Candidates must be capable of meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, and working independently in a high-pressure work environment. The position demands superb interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and PeopleSoft or other similar student information systems is required. Candidates must have experience supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and well-being. They must demonstrate an ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preferred qualifications include more than four years of experience in an academic setting; familiarity with law students and faculty; experience working with the Cornell University registrar system; and practice working in a high-activity office.
Review of applications will begin June 12, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website atwww.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Sharon Meagher at smm@spelmanandjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
The public salary range is $75,000 - $85,000. Exceptional candidates may qualify for additional compensation, including a signing bonus and relocation assistance.
Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. Cornell is a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Cornell also recognizes a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. Cornell strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.