About this role
TITLE: Registrar POSTION TYPE: CLER HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED
• Three years of experience in an office setting
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of and experience using Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
BASIC FUNCTION: The Registrar maintains accurate, secure, and compliant student records as well as managing enrollment processes and supporting reporting requirements. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student records; prepare, process, and distribute official transcripts and cumulative files in accordance with district policy and legal requirements.
• Enter, update, and audit student demographic, academic, and activity data to ensure accuracy for reporting, scheduling, and compliance purposes.
• Prepare student records for long-term retention, archiving, or destruction in accordance with district procedures, including historical record preparation
• Maintain grade point averages, class rank, and academic records; verify data accuracy and prepare records for reporting, archiving, and long-term storage.
• Collaborate with counselors and administration to verify graduation eligibility; prepare diplomas, commencement materials, and final transcripts.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, parents, staff, and external entities; respond to inquiries and provide information related to records, enrollment, and academic status.
• Determine and monitor student eligibility (e.g., athletic participation, enrollment status, tuition students) in accordance with district and state guidelines.
• Provide backup support to the main office, including phone coverage and general administrative duties; assist with document preparation such as certificates, insurance forms, and reports.
• Other duties, as assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning REPORTS TO: Building Principal EVALUATES: N/A FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt FT/PT: Full Time CALENDAR: 12 Months HOURS: 7.5 hours / day PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMAND: FREQUENCY:
Standing Occasional 1% - 32%
Walking Occasional 1% - 32%
Sitting Constant 67%+
Bending/Stooping Occasional 1% - 32%
Reaching/Pushing/Pulling Occasional 1%- 32%
Climbing/Stairs Occasional 1% - 32%
Driving Occasional 1% - 32%
Lifting (25 lbs.) Occasional 1% - 32%
Carrying (25 feet) Occasional 1% - 32%
Manual Dexterity Tasks
Telephone Frequent 33% - 66%
Computer Frequent 33% - 66%
Other Never 0%
Working Conditions
Inside Constant 67%+
Outside Occasional 1% - 32%
Extremes of Temperature/Humidity Occasional 1% - 32%
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: 515-242-7709; email: [email protected]. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, (515) 281-4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544. All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. Approved By: Bryce Amos Date: 06/12/2026