General Interest K-12

The Dean of Registration and Systems Support at Hiawatha Academies is responsible for managing student academic records, scheduling high school classes, and overseeing attendance systems. This role also answers registrar-related questions, handles transcripts, and supports enrollment adjustments, ensuring everything operates in compliance with state and district policies.

Candidates for the Dean of Registration and Systems Support at Hiawatha Academies should have a background in education administration or a related field. Strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with technology platforms like Infinite Campus and Google Workspace are also essential for success in this role.

In this role, the Dean of Registration and Systems Support contributes directly to the mission of Hiawatha Academies by ensuring that student academic records are maintained accurately and that scheduling runs smoothly. By optimizing data systems, this position also helps the school create a nurturing and inclusive environment that empowers every child.

The work schedule for the Dean of Registration and Systems Support at Hiawatha Academies includes being present from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional hours for professional development on Fridays. The typical student day is from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., allowing staff to prepare effectively for daily operations.

Hiawatha Academies values professional growth for its staff, and the Dean of Registration and Systems Support will participate in scheduled professional development sessions once a week. These sessions are great for sharing best practices, celebrating achievements, and fostering team cohesion across the network.

In responding to this question, highlight your previous roles that required managing academic records, outlining specific systems you used, challenges overcome, and the outcomes of your efforts in maintaining records efficiently.

For this question, share specific strategies that helped you manage time effectively, such as utilizing task management tools, setting priorities based on urgency and importance, and how you adjusted when unexpected issues arose.

Be specific about the technology issue you encountered, explaining the steps you took to identify and fix it. Mention any collaboration with other staff and how your resolution improved the student or staff experience related to technology.

Discuss your knowledge of relevant regulations, methods for staying updated, and how you would integrate compliance checks into your daily practices to ensure that all operations align with these guidelines.

Elaborate on your experience with enrollment processes, highlighting any software you’ve used, steps you take to ensure a smooth enrollment experience, and how you address any issues that may arise during the process.

Emphasize your interpersonal skills and any specific collaborative projects you've undertaken that demonstrate your ability to work with teachers, administration, and support staff to achieve common goals.

Reflect on the role’s key responsibilities and emphasize qualities such as attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and compassion for students and families as crucial attributes for success in this position.

Discuss how accurate data management directly affects student performance tracking, reporting, scheduling, and ultimately the ability to provide adequate support to students based on their individual needs.

Share a specific example where your initiative improved data management, enrollment processes, or technology support, detailing the steps you took and the positive outcomes that resulted from your leadership.

Express your passion for closing the opportunity gap in education and how the mission and values of Hiawatha Academies resonate with you personally and professionally, illustrating your alignment with the organization’s vision.