Assistant Registrar

Overview

The Assistant Registrar is a member of the senior management team and, along with the University Registrar, will set strategic departmental goals. S/he is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and the oversight of various core functions within the Office of Student Records. Core functions include, but are not limited to: student records data management, official transcript processing, enrollment certifications, degree verifications, immunization verification and processing, and student registration.

They will ensure that all assigned operations comply with federal, state, and institutional legislation, along with university policy and best practices. Typical hiring range for this position is $49,000 to $54,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Office core functions include but are not limited to: student records data management, official transcript processing, enrollment certifications, degree verifications, immunization verification and processing, and student registration. They will ensure that all assigned operations comply with federal, state, and institutional legislation, along with university policy and best practices.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 to 7 years directly related professional experience, more than five years of progressively responsible experience and previous experience in a registrar's office, highly preferred
• Demonstrated competency in administering services and operations in a college/university environment, with a commitment to providing high-quality customer service. Requires a high level of business acumen and maturity, including the ability to maintain confidence with sensitive student records information
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Ability to lead change and innovation
• Ability to work in a collaborative results-oriented environment; consistently exercise initiative, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism; ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively with management, to present abstract concepts both orally and in writing, and a demonstrated proficiency and skill in organizing and presenting information
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Proven success handling multiple responsibilities, determining priorities and tracking details in a fast-paced, non-routine and demanding environment, with a high level of motivation, and proven success in exercising discretion and independent judgment
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage and prioritize work assignments, a high degree of accuracy, and an uncompromising attention to detail
• Advanced (or expert) competency with Microsoft Office and standard applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). In-depth understanding of relational database concepts and database application development issues, including queries, forms and reports

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience in a registrar's office as an Assistant Registrar
• Experience with an automated student information system, People Soft experience

To be considered for this position you will need to APPLY and upload the documentation listed below:
1) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position;
2) a resume/curriculum vitae. Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 2, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact the search committee chair. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University System is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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