Registrar

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Registrar serves as the Colleges chief records officer and is responsible for the leadership, management, integrity, and security of all student academic records. The Registrar oversees registration, records management, graduation certification, enrollment reporting, academic scheduling, compliance, and student information system operations. This position collaborates extensively with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, Information Technology, Athletics, faculty, and students to support student success and institutional effectiveness while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and institutional requirements. Remote or hybrid work will be considered.

The Registrar operates in a fast-paced higher education environment requiring exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support registration, commencement, and other institutional activities. This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Newberry College reserves the right to revise or amend this position description as necessary.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership and oversight for all functions related to student academic records, registration, degree conferral, and enrollment reporting.
• Maintain the integrity, accuracy, security, and confidentiality of student academic records in accordance with institutional policies and federal regulations.
• Direct registration operations, including course scheduling, enrollment management, academic calendar coordination, and related student services processes.
• Oversee transcript services, enrollment verifications, degree audits, graduation certification, diploma processing, and commencement-related academic activities.
• Serve as the institutions Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official and ensure compliance with all applicable Veterans Affairs regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage institutional enrollment reporting and compliance requirements for federal, state, accreditation, and external agencies, including reporting through the National Student Clearinghouse and other required reporting entities.
• Ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and provide guidance regarding student records, privacy, and disclosure requirements.
• Serve as the functional lead for the Colleges student information system and related academic records technologies, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use of institutional data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational practices related to registration, academic records management, graduation, and compliance.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to support institutional planning, student success initiatives, regulatory compliance, and strategic objectives.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute reports and data supporting institutional decision-making, accreditation, enrollment management, academic affairs, and external reporting requirements.
• Supervise Registrars Office personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, professional development, and cross-training initiatives.
• Serve on institutional committees and represent the College in professional organizations, state and federal reporting initiatives, and other external activities as appropriate.
• Remain current on higher education regulations, accreditation standards, industry best practices, and emerging technologies impacting records and registration services.
• Report on compliance with federal and state requirements, and institutional audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Required:

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education records, registration, enrollment services, or a related field. Knowledge of student records management, FERPA, academic policies, enrollment reporting, and higher education compliance requirements. Experience working with student information systems and data management processes. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with diverse constituencies.

Preferred:

Experience serving as a Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official. Experience with National Student Clearinghouse reporting, enrollment reporting, and regulatory compliance. Experience with student information systems, preferably Jenzabar, including records, registration, curriculum, and reporting functions. Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, preferably Slate. Experience with data integration, workflow management, and cross-functional collaboration between Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Information Technology. Supervisory and leadership experience in a Registrars Office or related higher education administrative setting.

APPLICATIONS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without the candidate's approval. The successful candidate must submit to a background check and submit all official transcripts before beginning employment. Electronic application materials should be addressed to Associate Vice President, Dr. Christina Wendland and sent to [email protected]. Please include "Registrar" in the subject line.