RegistrarRegistrar

Openings: 1

Description

Job Summary: The Registrar provides strategic leadership in the Office of the Registrar, serving the campus through stewardship of student academic records, academic policies and procedures, curriculum records, course and academic space scheduling, transcripts, enrollment verifications, commencement, degree audits, and course registration. The Registrar ensures the accuracy, integrity, and privacy of student academic data and serves as a campus leader for FERPA-related matters. The Registrar is a highly-collaborative campus leader, supporting a staff toward continuous improvement of systems and services and clearly communicating academic policies and processes. The Registrar serves on a variety of faculty and campus-wide committees, contributing to and informing the development of policies, ensuring accuracy in practices and compliance with regulatory agencies. 

Employment Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Benefits-Eligible, Exempt (Salaried)

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications)

Anticipated start date will be in early June 2025 (a later start date may be possible depending upon the needs of the College and the successful applicant).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide leadership on academic policy, calendar, and curriculum including general education, graduation requirements, and major requirements
  • Direct the following activities:
    • building of new and revised academic programs within Ellucian/Colleague
    • entry of academic year course scheduling into the Ellucian/Colleague system, assignment of classroom space, and coordination of course registration process
    • preparation and distribution of course and final exam schedules
    • preparation of official enrollment reports
    • articulation of FERPA regulations to the campus community, including facilitation of regular trainings
    • auditing degree programs to verify completion of graduation requirements and posting of official degrees for students
    • process for making transcripts available to students and graduates
    • designation of student academic achievement and sanctions, including directing the biannual academic standing process
    • preparation and distribution of the online academic catalog
    • determination of athletic eligibility
    • review of transfer credit, following faculty policy and in consultation with Admission and Academic Deans and/or Provost.
  • Facilitate the academic petitions process in collaboration with the faculty Adjudication Committee
  • Oversee policies and procedures related to access, privacy, and security of student information, especially with regard to legal compliance
  • Collaborate with Technology Services on updates and modifications to the Ellucian/Colleague system and other technology advances
  • Cross-divisional collaboration toward student success efforts, including Admission, the Academic Support Center, the Provost’s Office and Financial Aid
  • Develop and oversee the departmental budget
  • Lead and support continuous improvement, openness to change, transparency, and professional development among office staff

Prerequisites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience with electronic student records systems
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead the work of multiple staff
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and across departments to achieve institutional goals
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to customer service for all campus stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with the Ellucian/Colleague student information system and Entrinsik Informer
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations including FERPA and Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Experience with the National Student Clearinghouse
  • Experience with study away programs
  • Experience with undergraduate and graduate curricula

Working Environment and Conditions:

This role will be fulfilled through full-time or nearly full-time on-campus work, with the possibility of one day/week of remote work, depending upon the candidate’s circumstances and skills. Regardless of the working location, the Registrar will generally work standard College business hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Central Time; evening or weekend work may be necessary to accomplish tasks that are time sensitive. 

How to apply: Visit https://gustavus.edu/jobs/ and complete the online application. A complete application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee. Applications review will begin March 10, 2025.

  • Letter of application that addresses the minimum and preferred position qualifications
  • Resume/Curriculum vitae

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include:

  • Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
  • Onsite health services
  • Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment)
  • Tuition scholarships for dependents
  • Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse
  • 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation’s leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 2,000 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.

Contact

Kyle Chambers | kchamber@gustavus.edu | 507-933-7541

Posted: Thu Mar 6, 2025

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