Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 11/20/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 12/01/2025 Proposed Starting Date 12/22/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Registrar III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The position is responsible for overseeing financial processes such as students petitioning for in-state residency for tuition purposes, employees requesting tuition waivers through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), and other financial-related processes/waivers that involve registration, withdrawing, etc. This also includes supervision of a full-time employee that assists with these processes. The position coordinates state and internal financial audits related to these processes. The position performs this leadership role with independence and autonomy, and the decisions made by this position have significant financial implications for the university.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience working with financial processes.
• Knowledge of Banner system.
• Knowledge of USG and UGA tuition classification policies.
• Ability to communicate complex processes effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively oversee a team of employees and assign duties/deadlines/goals.
• Ability to effectively multitask and finish competing duties/deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Travel on campus.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for In-State Tuition Classification Petition Process and other Tuition Waiver/Exemption Processes

• Primary contact and subject matter expert for the process for students petitioning for in-state residency for tuition purposes.
• Ensure petition application and documentation meet USG policies and requirements.
• Process decisions made regarding in-state residency petitions.
• Coordinate the in-state residency review group.
• Stay abreast of changes to USG policies that affect tuition classification.
• Process tuition waivers and student attributes.
• Coordinate with various units on campus for receipt of student attributes affecting tuition and fees.
• Attend applicable USG conferences and workshops.
• Collaborate with Student Accounts and Financial Aid on waiver issues and establishing best practices.
• Provide data for Vice President for Instruction and USG officials as needed.
• Provide materials for financial audits.
• Maintain the institution's tuition classification manual.
• Supervise employee that assists with administrative responsibilities for tuition waivers.

Percentage of time 55 Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

• Serves as the University's primary contact and coordinate for the USG's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).
• Audit processed TAP forms.
• Input TAP waivers into the student information system.
• Work with Payroll and Bursar to compile and reconcile TAP reports for the USG.
• Liaise with other TAP coordinators within the USG.
• Stay abreast of changes to the TAP program.
• Supervise employee that provides assistance with the TAP process.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist with other student services processes and tasks on an as needed basis.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Blake Dye Recruitment Contact Email blake85@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents