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Newberry College

Registrar

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A Registrar manages student academic records within a college or university.

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Job Description

The Registrar serves as the chief records officer of the College and is responsible for the leadership, management, integrity, andsecurity of all student academic records. The Registrar oversees registration, records management, graduation certification, enrollmentreporting, academic scheduling, compliance, and student information system operations. This position collaborates extensively with AcademicAffairs, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, Information Technology, Athletics, faculty, and students to supportstudent success and institutional effectiveness while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and institutionalrequirements. Remote or hybrid work will be considered. The Registrar operates in a fast-paced higher education environmentrequiring exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, strong customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines andpriorities. 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 anexhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Newberry College reserves the right to revise or amend this positiondescription as necessary.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide leadership and oversight for all functions related to studentacademic records, registration, degree conferral, and enrollment reporting. Maintain the integrity, accuracy, security, andconfidentiality of student academic records in accordance with institutional policies and federal regulations. Directregistration operations, including course scheduling, enrollment management, academic calendar coordination, and related student servicesprocesses. Oversee transcript services, enrollment verifications, degree audits, graduation certification, diploma processing,and commencement-related academic activities. Serve as the institution's Veterans Affairs School Certifying Official and ensurecompliance with all applicable Veterans Affairs regulations and reporting requirements. Manage institutional enrollment reportingand compliance requirements for federal, state, accreditation, and external agencies, including reporting through the National StudentClearinghouse 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 theCollege's student information system and related academic records technologies, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effective use ofinstitutional 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 datasupporting institutional decision-making, accreditation, enrollment management, academic affairs, and external reporting requirements. Supervise Registrar's Office personnel, including hiring, training, performance management, professional development, andcross-training initiatives. Serve on institutional committees and represent the College in professional organizations, state andfederal 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. Reporton compliance with federal and state requirements, and institutional audits. Performs other duties as assigned by the VicePresident for Academic Affairs.
EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Required:
Bachelor's 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, enrollmentreporting, 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 andcollaborate effectively with diverse constituencies.
Preferred:
Experience serving as a Veterans Affairs School CertifyingOfficial. Experience with National Student Clearinghouse reporting, enrollment reporting, and regulatory compliance. Experience with studentinformation systems, preferably Jenzabar, including records, registration, curriculum, and reporting functions. Experience with customerrelationship management (CRM) systems, preferably Slate. Experience with data integration, workflow management, and cross-functionalcollaboration between Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Information Technology. Supervisory and leadershipexperience in a Registrar's Office or related higher education administrative setting.
APPLICATIONS
Review ofapplications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and contactinformation for three professional references. References will not be contacted without the candidate's approval. The successful candidatemust submit to a background check and submit all official transcripts before beginning employment. Electronic application materials shouldbe sent to human.resources@newberry.edu . Please include "Registrar" in the subject line. Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy,national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturallydiverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverseidentities and backgrounds.
E-Verify:
Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is aninternet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) torecords available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility. College Employment Policy This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principalfunctions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may beinherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unlessdesignated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be "
EMPLOYED AT WILL.
" NewberryCollege reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President orBoard of Trustees.