University Registrar

The University Registrar plays a critical role in the University operations by evaluating and assessing current policies, tools, and needs, and developing new initiatives, tools, and resources to assist the University in achieving long-term goals. The registrar is responsible for effectively managing the maintenance and integrity of academic records, the curriculum approval and revision process, degree audit functions, student registration, and academic policy. The registrar must also ensure compliance with FERPA regulations, federal, state, and local reporting including but not limited to the National Student Clearinghouse, NCAA, the Department of Education.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The registrar ensures the establishment and maintenance of processes for the equitable and consistent administration of policies and procedures for registration and academic record keeping.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:
The University Registrar must provide strong leadership consistent with the academic goals and mission of the institution.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Management of staff and operations of the Office of the Registrar.
• Supervises the registration of continuing and incoming graduate/undergraduate students, transfer of credits, and degree evaluations.
• The Registrar ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students and facilitates effective student registration process.
• Partner with Admissions and Academic Advising to facilitate an efficient and timely process to move newly accepted students to registered.
• Manages an efficient transcript evaluation and processing.
• Developing and maintaining degree audit system and certification of students for graduation/graduation clearance.
• Maintains up-to-date course schedules, catalogs, final examination schedules.
• Manages efficient use of classrooms and instructional spaces.
• Interprets and enforces academic policies and regulations of the University.
• Must keep abreast of operational and reporting trends, regulations, and technology solutions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Registrar's office.
• Serves as of the official responsible for FERPA compliance for the University.
• Develop and maintain accurate curriculum management systems and published in the university catalog.
• Other Duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• enrollment management professional at a higher education institution.
• Experience with complex student information systems, course registration, curriculum and enrollment planning software
• Experience in understanding of administrative registration matters across higher education.
• Strong understanding of best practices in student registration and records and understands the role of the Registrar in strategic enrollment management and student success.
• Detail-oriented and customer service and compliance-focused.
• Proven record of accountability and follow-through.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree required. Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience as a registrar or closely related