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0-5 years of experience
Created campus master schedule and individual student schedules. Counseled students in order to maintain timely graduation.
- Processed enrollment paperwork and transcript requests.
- Created, maintained, and audited student records in compliance with ACICS accreditation and internal regulations.
- Evaluated college and military transcripts for transfer credit.
- Conducted degree audits to ensure students’ graduation eligibility.
- Took part in pilot program for a new student information management system. Identified bugs and user interface issues and developed troubleshooting techniques for software issues.
- Served as district “super user†during the rollout phase of the new student information management system by providing support and training to new users. Collaborated in creation of training materials.
0-5 years of experience
Managed the registration of all students from their first term through graduation. Cultivated relationships with students to increase persistence and university satisfaction. Instructed new faculty on the procedures for attendance recording and posting. Ensured compliance in regard to college catalog, corporate policies and procedures, accreditation, federal, and state regulations.
- Configured student schedules to increase retention and prevent unnecessary drops by offering more reliable scheduling.
- Implemented tasks while improving process flow, efficiency, and reaching objectives by creating a new filing procedure, which ensured proper filing and organization of student records.
- Upheld and maintained accuracy of Satisfactory Academic Progress policies as defined by Kaplan Higher Education and the Department of Education.
- Key Holder of Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System reporting.
- Executed daily functions to minute detail including maintaining accuracy of academic records; grades, attendance, transcripts, student files, etc.
- Served on the Director’s Board as informant of updated or new policies and procedures and/or compliance issues.
- Managed above registrar procedures remotely for two other campuses.
0-5 years of experience
Directed daily operations for the Office of the Registrar at two metro college campuses and four instructional centers. Implemented a new and more effective registration process and led staff training sessions on using the new process. Assessed staffing needs and recruited and hired records and registration staff. Evaluated staff performance and provided constructive mentoring and coaching to improve productivity. Utilized a technology-based records management system to manage student academic records. Approved & issued all official grade reports, transcripts, academic credits, transfer student audits, grade changes, and drop-add notifications. Created and established class schedules. Quickly addressed and resolved student disputes related to records and registration. Ensured compliance with University policies and procedures and with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Spearheaded and created a transition plan for all staff members and delegated and assigned all daily tasks
- Developed and implemented training and development sessions for all staff members and served as the designated trainer and mentor for all new centers in the Mid-Atlantic Region
- Received the “Ron Taylor Award” for outstanding performance in 2007
- Selected to serve as the leader and coach for the [company name]’s Leadership Academy
- Honored to serve as the official authorized keeper of university student records
- Directed the entire graduation process from certifying students for graduation to supervising the ceremony
- Served in a leadership role as an active member of the Student Services Team
0-5 years of experience
- Served as an intermediary between specialist departments and art handlers to facilitate the storage, movement, and installation of artworks and exhibitions.
- Supervised a team of seven whose responsibilities included measuring, conditioning, and tagging all auction property.
- Acted as both inbound and outbound dock registrar, overseeing property being received and released from inventory.
- Led twice-yearly inventory of property, located both on and off-site. Provided inventory management support for specialist
- Familiar with DSA standards and experienced with traveling exhibition procedures.
6-10 years of experience
Created Master Student Schedule with 130+ course sections and 60+ instructors
- Scheduled 400+ students, and officially withdrew students academically according to ACICS/Daymar Institute guidelines
- Posted attendance on a weekly basis throughout the duration of each academic quarter, as well as posted final grades
- Assisted in the transition from 11-Week class model to a 4-Week, one class at a time model, to a 6-Week, 2 class per quarter model, and new course platform and academic calendar
- Assisted in implementation of program revisions and development
- Managed and supervised Assistant Registrar with delegation of tasks and direct training
- Collaborated with the Director of Education to ensure students met the requirements of satisfactory academic progress according to Daymar College regulations
- Communicated with students on a daily basis, answering questions and making sure that students received a positive experience at Daymar College
0-5 years of experience
Create, communicate, implement, maintain, assess, and revise programs, policies, and procedures as it relates to all aspects of the
Office of the Registrar. Provide organizational and administrative support for faculty and curriculum. Assist in the review,
assessment, and implementation of academic policies and procedures. Verify and complete degree audits. Direct commencement
activities and ceremony. Manage and complete annual reports to governing bodies.
- Created an SOP resolving communication issues among different departments in relation to registration protocols and procedures
- Reorganized and updated past student records
- Assisted in the editing and finalizing of Academic publications
- Served as the Academic Office Liaison
- Issued official transcripts
- Monitored students records and grades
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for building and scheduling all academic programs and providing educational support services at the campus level. Responsible for maintaining all student transcripts and academic records and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory policies, rules and laws.
- Counseled students regarding academic performance, class scheduling, test preparation, and career options.
- Implemented procedures to ensure protection and security of academic files and records and regularly reviewed student files for compliance with State, Federal, and Accrediting Standards.
- Built and edited classes and student schedules based on the needs of the campus each grading term.
- Built and distributed instructor attendance rosters and grade worksheets weekly/monthly.
- Ensured all grades and attendance posted at the end of each grading term.
- Maintained all student data changes including data changes to grad status, cancelled, student withdrawals, etc.
- Assisted Dean of Academic Affairs in Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) calculations.
- Ensured electronic scanning of student file was completed after file was reconciled.
0-5 years of experience
- Advised newly enrolled students about their first term and the University’s academic requirements.
- Developed marketing material for department.
- Provided academic support to 900 active students.
- Presented new processes and procedures regarding the Registrar to other campus departments.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained daily student attendance and prepared official transcripts and Certificate of completion for all students; Scheduled student’s classes throughout their program of study
- Prepared enrollment verification letters
- Conducted orientation for all new start students twice monthly.
- Worked closely with FA to ensure the proper clock/ credits hours were being scheduled for Title IV Funding
0-5 years of experience
Provide registration for inpatients, outpatients and ER patients in a timely
manner
- Register emergent patients in a timely and calm manner
- Provide excellent customer service
- Obtain correct demographic information from patients
- Ensure correct insurance information is obtained to have a 100% clean claim
- Collect an average of $3,000 in copays per month
- Answer the department phone and correctly answer questions or direct the caller to the correct person
- Asked to be temporary lead for the Radiology Department after only 9 months of employment
0-5 years of experience
Under general direction, provide confidential bilingual clerical assistance in registering patients
- Scheduled appointments, prepared patient charts.
- Answered phones and directed calls appropriately, took messages for the doctor and staff.
- Interpreted for medical staff as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Coded physician orders using CPT & ICD-9 Codes
- Reviewed patient records for timeliness, completeness and accuracy of data
- Obtained patient information by phone and in person
- Contacted physicians to resolve issues regarding prior authorizations or order forms
- Calculated and collected payments from patients
- Prepared daily deposits and maintained the integrity of the cash drawer
- Met and exceeded performance expectations
0-5 years of experience
Enter customer information into the patient database
- Facilitated scheduling process for our customers medical procedures
- Helped customers to understand their insurance coverages and offered the payment options
- Assisted with patient liability and billing options
- Complied with all HIPPA guidelines and patient confidentality
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for registering patients in an Emergency Room and Out Patient setting
- Answered phones, filed and excessive typing
- Verified insurance for outpatient surgery and collected co-payments
- Experienced in fast paced hospital office environment and dealing with high volumes of patients with excellent care and customer service
- Translated for Spanish speaking patients
6-10 years of experience
Provided direction and guidance to Registrar and Enrollment Services staff and lead in fostering strong teams and working relationships between Enrollment Services and other College departments
- Responsible for Student Records development, modifications, and maintenance utilizing the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions system 9.0
- Managed the student records module, including testing patches, new processes and ensuring the setup of each semester is complete and accurate.
- Overseen the maintenance of the student records tables in the computer system
- Responsible for the system security for the Registrar office
- Trained departmental and Enrollment Services staff
- Undertook special projects as directed.
0-5 years of experience
Greet, welcome and ensure all patients are registered, processed, and checked out with upmost kindness
- Ensure all worker comp and occ med patients are registered correctly and processed, sending paperwork as indicated
- Process orders for office supplies needed, have appropriate filing completed for storage
- Responsible for daily cash accuracy
- Complete all unapplied credits and charges as needed on a daily basis, as well as claim edit corrections
- All other responsibilities as directed my lead or management
0-5 years of experience
Administered all student intake for student profiles and financial ledgers.
- Worked closely with students in gathering documentation for all visa related materials.
- Guided students in assisting their educational plans and payment of tuition.
- Maintained all financial records for University.
- Collected student payments for fees, materials, supplies and tuition.
- Prepared any documentation for students; transcripts, verification letters, letters to DHS, and scholarship approvals.
- Handled annual reports and various reports of finances to the Bureau for Postsecondary
0-5 years of experience
- Directly coordinated all administrative needs of the Executive Director, Director of Education, and School Principal
- Managed all student admittance and withdrawals in accordance with Washington State laws and procedures to ensure smooth transition of students
- Developed a smooth and efficient operation of the school’s front office and financial records including attendance, student needs, special event coordination, and managing transportation and room reservations.
- Identified and implemented a streamlined registration process, including transcripts requests, state immunizations reports and student files including the maintenance of student files and records
- Fostered, participated and supported new employee benefits and personnel records
- Analyzed various accounting functions such as tuition, scholarships, bank deposits, inventory reporting, inventory management and other financial records as needed
- Serve as primary contact for all parents, outside vendors, donors, supporters, volunteers and for the community
- Supervised and coordinated all volunteer interactions and trainings
- Solely responsible for interpreting documents from English to Spanish and translating parent/student/teacher conferences
- Utilized data trends to write and edit website content, submissions for conferences and awards, donor communications and other special projects
0-5 years of experience
- Worked with a cohort of students, as well as all college faculty and departments, to register students for the appropriate classes based on schedule availability and the specific faculty member’s recommendation.
- Completed all required paperwork and entered the students’ schedule and registration information into CampusVue, Briarcliffe College’s internal database.
- Posted students’ grades, maintained current and accurate student information, documented all student requests and transactions and assisted with all related registration and records needs.
- Worked with the various Registrars to ensure timely and seamless student registrations throughout the school year.
0-5 years of experience
First point of contact for students who have questions regarding enrollment and class registration
- Operated four separate computer programs simultaneously while interacting with the student to solve their issue
- Followed up on special class registration cases to ensure that all paperwork has been submitted appropriately and filed in the proper location
- Resolved critical issues by overcoming objections from other departments and minimizing emotional and stressful situations for new students
0-5 years of experience
Provide all administrative support to a non-profit Community Social Services organization.
- Schedule appointments for the special Holiday Programs’ needy families (approximately 1200), and this includes updating appointments, follow-ups, file maintenance, etc.
- Assist other administrative personnel in the collection of all necessary confidential documentation.
- Provided direct support for the organization’s annual Holiday Food/Toy distributions to over 1000 families.
0-5 years of experience
Bilingual registrar for eight elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
- Coordinated EMIS data for state reporting.
- Managed central registration office.
- Translated school documents from English to Spanish.
0-5 years of experience
Scheduled over 20 courses for six and ten week terms
- Registered over 200 students for appropriate courses
- Utilized CampusVue database to enter student data and to process reports
- Produced and distributed student transcripts and certificates to graduates and other institutions
- Evaluated previously earned academic credit of incoming students to determine credit transfer eligibility
- Tracked and monitored student progress to ensure continuous course work and to ensure all graduation requirements were completed
- Inventoried all textbooks and uniforms and ordered appropriate items for current and incoming students
- Managed student services promoting student advocacy by providing individualized referrals for student support
- Oversaw Student Council ensuring appropriate volunteer and fund-raising activities
- Taught courses in Medical Assisting, Health Claims, and Dental Assisting on an as needed basis
- Assisted Director of Education in retention goals of student body
6-10 years of experience
As first interface for patients/customers seeking emergency services at this medical facility, obtained critical information from customers and helped customers procure services on the basis of their immediate needs
- Introduced patients/customers to the services and procedures of the hospital
- Worked with team of doctors, nurses and administrative staff to place patients/customers on appropriate floor and provide needed care and service
- Collected information on patient/customer demographics, insurance coverage, co-pay processes, and emergency contacts from patients/customers
- Trained incoming third shift staff
- Also covered central registration for outpatient labs and procedures and input of patient/customer demographics into other systems for billing purposes
0-5 years of experience
Registered eighty plus clients daily for outpatient/rehabilitation clinic for alcohol & substance abuse, always ensuring data was entered accurately and in timely manner
- Made appointments for patients to come in for evaluation by professional staff, always ensuring there were no scheduling conflicts
- Received outpatient treatment referrals from various agencies via the phone, accurately recording all patient data in company standard format sheet, always maintaining respect for confidentiality of patient records
- Prepared assessments package for counselors containing incoming patient’s psychosocial history and any medical conditions they may have had, always double checking to verify patient information
- Updated sign in sheets for out patient rehab and off-sites
- Made inventory of all departmental supplies on regular schedule, ordering new items (breathalyzers, lab slips, sterile cups, etc.) whenever reordering was needed
- Verified commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, recording patient deductibles, how long program would be paid for, etc.
0-5 years of experience
Filled gaps for on call rotation when necessary.
- Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.
- Made accurate cash deposits and drops.
- Excelled in providing excellent patient care and customer services on a non-clinical level.
- Accessed patient accounts and collected co-pays and patient portions due.
- Kept accurate efficient entry of patient demographics and insurance data into facility computer systems
- Experience with Meditech
0-5 years of experience
Performs all routine registration duties in a professional and effective manner.
- Assist with copying, scanning, faxing, answering phones.
- Register specimens for Histology, Cytology, Hematology and Chemistry in a timely manner to be prepared for processing.
- Clean each station after the handling of each specimen received from in/out patient.
- Communicate with the doctors and nurses from all facilities to get verbal lab orders for patients and diagnosis codes for billing purposes.
- Rotates to all sites for live patient registration which includes collecting MSP, insurance cards, driver’s licenses and guaranty of payment and HIPPA forms.
0-5 years of experience
Manage the scheduling process for all students and programs within the AdAstra and Student Success Services Student Information software systems.
- Maintain all student records within the Student Success Services Student Information System.
- Work with Academic Affairs to resolve conflicts regarding student, faculty and course schedules.
- Work with the Management Team to resolve any student complaints or grievances.
- Evaluate transcripts for applicable transfer credit.
- Conduct degree audits to ensure that students have completed all requirements for graduation.
- Supervise staff.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed the student persistence data for the Executive Committee on a weekly basis.
- Monitored all students who were at-risk of being withdrawn for attendance suspension.
- Processed all student withdrawals and communicated issues with pertinent Departments.
- Processed and monitored all graduates for the Academic Directors and Executive Committee.
- Provided Academic Affairs and Executive Committee with data on student trends.
- Assisted Registrar with the Quarterly Revenue Report, building degree audits in Student Information System, and registration reporting.
- Completed Student Academic Progress evaluations for at-risk students.
- Problem-solved with students, Academic Directors, and/or Student Financial Services to make appropriate corrections within the Student Information System.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the registration of students and maintenance of student records and files
- Maintains a variety of files, documents and student records for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information relative to student records.
- Performs enrollment and withdrawing activities on the automated student information system for the purpose of ensuring compliance with financial, legal, state, or federal requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance on daily basis
- Code reasons for students’ absences and tardies and maintain files of parent documentation
- Ensure that all students are properly coded for special designations ( at-risk, dyslexia, ect.)
- Prepare truancy files for students not meeting attendance requirements and submit to the appropriate Justice of the Peace and to the administrator attending the truancy hearing.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for scheduling patient appointments
- Responsible for registering and pre-registering patients
- Responsible for maintaining the central scheduling for physicians
- Responsible for collecting physician co-pays and reconciling cash collections
- Responsible for creating staff departmental schedule
- Performed quality control on all aspects of the registration process.
- Identified and corrected bottlenecks in the system by formulating solutions to improve revenue cycle efficiency
0-5 years of experience
Tactical authority over daily operations and quality service to students, faculty and staff
- Mentor, coach and lead multidisciplinary team against performance standards
- Ensure operational compliance with all federal, state and accreditation, and corporate regulations
- Build customized performance reviews; create and implement employee development plans
- Promptly and accurately handle all financial aid inquiries from students and staff
- Identify, isolate and resolve escalated issues with tact and professionalism
- Handpicked to plan and execute creation of Online Registrar Evaluation Department for Oklahoma Wesleyan University, as well as serve as point of contact for complete restructuring
- Selected as New Jersey & Networking Specialist – chief contact for transfer credit course matches
- Appointed to Policy Professionals at [company name] committee
- Captured 33% daily mark above performance expectations
- Received Team Lead Award for exemplary teamwork (Summer 2012)
0-5 years of experience
Registered new and existing students in addition to processed potential graduated for graduation.
- Evaluated transcripts for potential transfer credits also verified student enrollment and processed in school deferments.
- Updated student profile changes and processed student grade cards
- Updated student database daily and posted student credits.
0-5 years of experience
- Coordinated student registration, grad audits and placement testing
- Evaluated transcripts, granted transfer credit, ensured security of student information
- Performed registrar duties for the Chamberlain College of Nursing team
0-5 years of experience
Reviewed patients accounts and ensured that all information was up to date.
- Processed account payments and ensured insurance coverage information was accurate
- Register and transferring of Emergency Room & Labor & Delivery patients
- Handled inbound calls, processing of Doctor’s orders and end of night lock box audit
- Completed quarterly training assessments
0-5 years of experience
Performed all Registrar, Financial Aid, and Bursar functions. Also responsible for all Office Manager and HR Director duties.
- Established student file room and file guidelines.
- Established grade reporting and grade maintenance procedures.
- Revised student handbook.
- Established degree clearance procedures.
- Developed and supervised student orientation process.
- Developed employee handbook.
0-5 years of experience
Handling patient registrations for all internal services including ER registrations. Collections, assisting in any patient issues that may arise to assure them a better quality of service for any and all future visits. Advise patient on how to acquire health insurance through internal and external means if they don’t have any insurance.
- Acquired high collections results from patient for 2013/2014.
- Input patient information acquired, scanned id/ins into database for future assistance with claim.
- ICD9 coding for billing purposes in Citrix/Horizon databases.
- Problem solving with customer issues, escalate to Supervisor when needed.
6-10 years of experience
Greets all patients and visitors with a friendly, professional courtesy
- Prepares registration documents
- Interviews patients to obtain all necessary account information and enters demographic data into the Cerner System
- Ensures patient charts and identification bands are completed and accurate according to hospital standards
- Verify all insurance and obtain pre-certification/authorization in the Passport System
- Calculate and collect patient liable amounts and prepares deposits
0-5 years of experience
Handled general administrative duties including data entry and switchboard.
- Provided admission information, pre-screened and pre-qualified potential candidates and completed student enrollment.
- Registered and collected payments from new and existing students.
- Prepared proper forms for admission and prepare job packets for graduate students.
- Responsible in job placement referrals, meeting required 80% placement goal, follow up and in-charge of direct contact with D.S.D
- Responsible in making daily bank deposits.
- Received, greeted visitors and responded to inquires about school policies to general public.
- In charge of monitoring inventory of supplies and materials for students, teachers and office.
- Responsible of monitoring special projects as assigned.
6-10 years of experience
Administer full functional responsibility for directing, managing and evaluating daily office operations
- Create and distribute quarterly schedule for a student population of 500 and manage over 45 faculty schedules to establish smooth transition from quarter to quarter
- Process approximately 300 transcripts per year and evaluate graduation requirements for approximately 250 graduates per year
- Process over 100 enrollment verifications per year
- Process monthly enrollments for NSLDS (National Student Loan Database Systems)
- Certifying official for Veterans. Process and certify their enrollments in VA-Once
- Process end of term grades, manually imputing over 5000 grades per term
- Identify and process students on probation and dismissed due to grades
- Create and deliver presentations to New Student Orientation
- Assist and create with project management of incoming academic information system
- Supervise two part-time employees
0-5 years of experience
Managed patients application process and recorded patients details into database.
- Assisted patients in completing insurance forms and verify patients insurance elgibility.
- Verify physician referrals and insurance authorizations.
- Entered CPT and ICD-9 codes for billing.
- Responded timely and efficiently to all incoming calls.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained database of current students applying for graduation
- Prepared student transcripts and issued them
- Maintained filing system for the Assistant Registrar
- Assisted Registrar in implementing new procedures
0-5 years of experience
Checked insurances in Invision and Beacon
- Performed daily tasks of Cleaning the computers being used and ensuring all supplies are stocked
- Collected Copays and Deductibles due for patients
- Helped to upgrade and admit patients
- Scanned documents into Patients charts
- Chart in log of moneys collected for shift/day/night
6-10 years of experience
Give out applications for new student enrollment, informational flyers, assist child study team, the school nurse and the assistant principal with student information. File student paperwork, and disciplinary reports/interim reports.
- In change of 500 + student files, prepare all students file folders by keeping them in a secure room.
- Answer phones, greet guest, sign guest in/out, communicate with school security staff.
- Registration collect and verify all student information and paper work to complete the registration process.
- Perform numerous duties: New Student Enrollment/Registration, State Reporting data entry, Transfer students out of school, Computer maintenance
- Assist the assistant principal, the school nurse, child study team and the business office with student information and filing. Work side by side with the technology department regarding student information and reports.
0-5 years of experience
Performed insurance verifications
- Maintained first aide tents at work events
- Took vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temp)
- Assisted with managing patient flow
- Performed blood drawls, injections, drug screens and vaccines
- Assisted Physician in clinical procedures and minor surgeries
0-5 years of experience
Pursue, track and follow up with all students for new quarterly schedules, schedule changes and paperwork.
- Created and maintained computerized and paper records for each student.
- Bi-weekly auditing of files to ensure all files contains necessary documentation.
- Fulfill all transcript request for high school, GED, and college for ITT students
- Mail outs of all orientation material for the quarterly new student orientations
- Familiar with both Accuplacer and Wonderlic testing
- Took pictures and handled giving out of all student ID badges.
- Maintained a 2% retention rate for all first quarter students needing HS diploma and GED verification.
- Saw 30 – 50 newly enrolled students per week for admissions testing, transcripts, and follow up paperwork.
- Handled TWC and VA audits of all in house files.
- In charge of getting, paying for and keeping track of all ITT Money Orders for transcript request. Up to but not to exceed $350 at any one time.
0-5 years of experience
Manage data including data collection, entry, maintenance, extraction, and manipulation.
- Post and update public web pages and school intranet.
- Manage and create PDF forms for educational community.
- Process and edit all college transcripts. Assist with student transfer credit evaluations and perform all data entry.
- Greet visitors and address all inquiries as needed. Manage general office email account, allocate emails to proper staff and respond to student requests. Assist with managing student ambassadors.
- Support retention initiatives by addressing student outreach programs and document student demographics. Liaison for international students and their sponsors.
Registrar Duties and Responsibilities
Daily duties for registrars vary based on the facility where they work and the number of people coming into the facility. However, these core job tasks are common in most environments:
Interview Patients or Students Registrars interview patients or students to accurately fill out admissions forms and any necessary intake paperwork.
Answer Phones Registrars answer all incoming phone calls and route calls to the appropriate facility department.
Respond to Questions Registrars answer questions regarding admissions, financial aid, and other issues.
Assess Individual Needs Registrars assess the individual needs of each student or patient to determine what paperwork they need and where they need to go within the facility.
Process Paperwork Registrars process requests from students or patients, and file paperwork appropriately.
Greet People Registrars greet people who come into the facility and direct them where they need to go.
Clean Registrars keep work areas clean and organized. This includes taking out the trash, wiping down counters, and performing light dusting.
Maintain Confidentiality Registrars maintain confidentiality at all times to protect patient and student privacy.
Registrar Education and Training
There are varying requirements for registrars based on the hiring facility and the tasks registrars are expected to perform. Some facilities require registrars to have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field of study. Other employers require that candidates have a high school diploma or GED and train them as entry-level employees. Training is provided to registrars, the length of which varies by facility and by the education and experience of the individual employee. While in training, registrars work under supervision from a senior front office staff member or office manager.
Registrar Salary and Outlook
PayScale data shows that college and university registrars earn $53,826 in median annual pay (or $25.88 per hour), while patient registrars earn $13.81 per hour. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, medical records and health information technicians (who perform duties similar to registrars) earn $39,180 annually, or $18.83 per hour. The BLS projects employment in this field will rise 13 percent through 2026. This rate is faster than the national average. Benefits are provided to full-time registrars. Most employers offer healthcare coverage with dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to life insurance and retirement planning options. Paid vacation days and holidays are usually included in these standard packages. Some employers provide additional perks including free meals, gym memberships, and free parking.
Helpful Resources
Use these books and websites to find training programs, career tips, news updates, and helpful information for registrars in all fields:
American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers – this professional organization offers information about training programs, upcoming networking events, research materials, and articles
The Registrar’s Guide: Evolving Best Practices in Records and Registration – learn the best ways to maintain records and register people with this comprehensive guidebook written for professional registrars
Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists – read about news and upcoming events, find programs, and explore professional development courses at the ARCS website
Medical Interviews: A Comprehensive Guide to CT, ST and Registrar Interview Skills – use this book to learn interviewing skills and get the techniques registrars need to fill out admissions forms accurately
National Association of Healthcare Access Management – explore certification programs, education resources, publications, and upcoming events for healthcare registrars at this website
Curriculum Management and the Role of the Registrar – this book provides tips and information on the role of the school registrar and the skills it takes to find success in this field