Associate Registrar

Associate Registrar

Company:

Southern Virginia University

Job Location:

Buena Vista, Virginia

Category:

Registrars

Type:

Full-Time

Email:

provost@svu.edu Full-time Under the general direction of the University Registrar, the Associate Registrar provides leadership in

the daily operations of the Registrar's Office, with primary responsibility for ensuring the university's compliance with state and federal

reporting requirements, including IPEDS, SCHEV, and the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC). This position plays a key role in maintaining

the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of institutional data submitted to external agencies. Responsibilities Serves as one of the university's primary points of contact for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submission of all required surveys

Prepares and submits required enrollment and degree

reports to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), ensuring compliance with state reporting standards and

deadlines

Manages enrollment and degree reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

Monitors changes to state and

federal reporting requirements and updates internal processes and procedures accordingly

Collaborates with other administrative

offices to ensure compliance and consistency of data across all external reports

Assists the Registrar in the daily management and

operation of the Registrar's Office

Oversees the maintenance of student records in the Jenzabar system, a variety of software, and

hard-copy files, in accordance with FERPA and university confidentiality policies

Interprets and applies academic policies and

procedures, advising staff, faculty, and students on how requirements apply to individual academic situations

Assists in the

evaluation of transfer and prospective student transcripts

Assists in the coordination of registration, grading, and academic record

processes each term

Supports commencement and graduation processes, including degree audits and certification of candidates for

graduation

Provides backup support for Veterans' Administration (VA) education benefits certification and reporting

Assists

in training, guiding, and supporting Registrar's Office staff on reporting procedures and best practices

Leads and serves the

University and staff by example in supporting the mission, rules, and policies of the University, as well as through strong work ethic and

overall job performance

Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Registrar's Office or related higher education administrative

role, with direct experience in state and/or federal compliance reporting strongly preferred

Demonstrated understanding of FERPA and

other regulations governing student records

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in data management

and reporting

Ability to interpret and communicate complex policies and regulatory requirements clearly to a variety of

audiences

Demonstrated ability to use and learn new software programs (knowledge of Jenzabar preferred)

Strong oral and

written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced office environment Applications Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for

three professional references to Human Resources at hr@svu.edu. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is

filled. About Southern Virginia University Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based

institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and

spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at

svu.edu/mission. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.