Registrar

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Princeton University invites applications and nominations for an experienced and innovative leader to serve as the University Registrar. The Registrar must operate and lead in a collaborative university culture where technology, systems, and processes are quickly evolving while a commitment to operational excellence in support of the unique aspects of a Princeton education is retained. The Registrar is charged with stewarding academic records and information for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty and will be a lead on the university's planning for and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution over the next several years.

The Registrar maintains campus-wide integrity of student data and provides accurate and timely information to support decision-making, core business needs in other units, the University's strategic planning and assessment initiatives, and external reporting requirements. The Registrar also manages classroom space. The successful candidate will ensure that the Office of the Registrar provides the highest level of service to faculty, students, and cross-campus administrative units through its careful stewardship of student records and its efficient and effective communication of information.

The Registrar reports to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Provost's senior staff, with close working relationships with the Dean of the College and the Dean of the Graduate School and their teams.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned higher education administrator who combines deep registrarial expertise with the strategic vision required to lead at a world-class research university. Driven by a commitment to operational excellence, this leader understands that the Office of the Registrar exists directly in service of the academic mission on the institution, its faculty, and its students. The Registrar has the ability to move fluidly between managing the granular details of curricular structures and processes, data integrity and FERPA compliance, while at the same time advising senior leadership on complex academic policy and industry best practices, ensuring both daily execution and long-term strategy remain seamlessly aligned. Learn more about this opportunity by visiting the DSG Global website .

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $225,200 to $260,000 with a generous benefits package.

DSG Global has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Amy Sugin, Managing Director, and Laura Bertonazzi, Managing Associate. To express interest in this role, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out DSG's Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly using [email protected] . All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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