Administrative Assistant to the Registrar

Lyon College invites applications for the Administrative Assistant to the Registrar position, starting in February 2025. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing institution committed to inspiring curiosity. The salary range is $28,000-$32,000, depending on a candidate’s experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (required); associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Experience working in an administrative or clerical role, ideally in a higher education setting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a focus on assisting students and faculty.
• Knowledge and experience with office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace.) (required)
• Experience with student information systems (SIS) (desired)

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will

• Enter and update student academic records in the institution’s student information system (SIS) with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with maintaining student files, processing forms, and handling sensitive information in compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
• Help manage records related to course registration, grade submissions, graduation applications, and transcript requests.
• Provide guidance to students on matters related to course registration, add/drop procedures, and academic deadlines.
• Assist in managing the registration process, including helping students with registration procedures, troubleshooting issues, and answering questions.

About Lyon College

Lyon College is a selective private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in the historic town of Batesville, Arkansas. Home to more than 660 students from 30 states and 18 countries, the College is renowned for its inclusive and nurturing academic community. Batesville, with a population of 11,000, was named the Best City to Live in Arkansas by USA Today. It offers a safe, vibrant environment and is a regional hub for commercial, medical, and social activities.

Why Lyon?

At Lyon, we prioritize excellent teaching, inclusive environments, and the persistence and success of our students and faculty. We support innovative teaching, meaningful research, and professional development in a close-knit academic community. Our liberal arts foundation encourages students to think critically about their place in the world and explore diverse perspectives.

Benefits

Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, voluntary benefits, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid long-term disability coverage, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), 17 paid holidays annually, and a tuition grant for faculty, staff, and their dependents. More information on these

benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources at [email protected].

This advertisement outlines the general duties expected of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all the position responsibilities, qualifications, or tasks. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply

with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and

phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is

filled.