University Registrar

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Work type:Full Time
Location:Providence, Rhode Island
Categories:Staff/Administration, Student Academic & Financial Services, Calendar Year (12-Month)

Summary

Manages the activities of the university academic services functions while maintaining the integrity of student records in accordance with state and federal regulations

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees and manages the daily functions of the academic services area which include master schedules, faculty to student ratios, academic counseling, and curriculum programming
• Monitors the integrity of student academic records to maintain compliance
• Monitors and evaluates all academic operations (e.g. end-of-term processing, closing out graduates, scheduling students) to comply with accreditation, regulatory, customer service and university requirements
• Monitors policy exceptions to verify compliance with administrative policies and procedures
• Maintains review of the university catalog and student handbook and makes necessary edits, as needed
• Monitors student communications related to academic services
• Collaborates with the academic community to determine the academic calendar
• Serves on various committees (e.g. provost, dean’s, commencement) to assure that policy is aligned with business operations
• Collaborates with cross-campus academic personnel to demonstrate consistent interpretation of policies and adherence to the operational calendar
• Collaborates with cross-campus financial personnel to meet federal financial aid requirements
• Reviews department and university policies against current needs and practices, making recommendations for changes, as necessary
• Acts as a liaison with information technology on all processes involving system functionality that provide services to students
• Manages reporting capabilities within academic services and/or in collaboration with institutional research to support data-informed decision-making for university stakeholders
• Prepares and monitors the department budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Significant amount of experience working in a higher education registrar’s office or other related experience
• Demonstrated experience with registration processes and student records
• Familiarity with records-keeping procedures, FERPA, and other legal issues related to academic records
• Proven track record managing and leading a team
• Proficiency using Ellucian Banner and Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or greater in business, education, or a related field of study

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire. 

Advertised:19 Oct 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled