School Registrar

About the Role

Stride, Inc. through its K12 partner school, Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico (NMDCA), is dedicated to delivering a customized and rigorous online K-12 educational experience. NMDCA emphasizes individualized student engagement supported by strong family and community partnerships, a data-driven instructional model, and thorough academic assessment. The mission centers on student success, satisfaction, and institutional growth within the academic community.

Residency and Work Requirements

• Candidates must reside in New Mexico.
• Office attendance and regular travel to the Gallup, NM location are mandatory.
• This is an office-centric role with a standard schedule typically running 40 or more hours per week, usually from 9 AM to 5 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain comprehensive school records both in electronic and paper formats.
• Collaborate with other registrars to obtain any missing student documents.
• Ensure student files contain up-to-date and complete information as mandated by the state Department of Education.
• Process requests for records from external schools or agencies promptly within set timelines.
• Conduct periodic file reviews to verify compliance, confirming all required documentation is present.
• Reach out to school districts to acquire student information pertinent to identifying at-risk students.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive communication with parents and handle all interactions tactfully.
• Prepare files and run monthly audits, including Federal Income Forms and monitoring of at-risk indicators.
• Generate weekly withdrawal reports and update all relevant systems accurately.
• Ensure school adheres to confidentiality standards under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of related work experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete required background checks.
• Strong organizational abilities with experience in systematic filing and record management.
• Effective team collaboration skills and professionalism in office settings.
• Proficient verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Experience with web-based educational databases to enter and manage student information.
• Ability to multitask effectively and efficiently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Two or more years’ experience in a similar role.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, with eligibility for bonuses based on individual and organizational factors. The final offer will consider education, experience, job location, and benefits elections. Stride, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Work Conditions and Additional Information

• This job is based in an office environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.
• Employment is "at-will," governed by New Mexico law, with duties as assigned by supervisors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stride, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category. The company complies with affirmative action requirements and maintains confidentiality regarding pay inquiries or disclosures.