Registrar

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Along with the application, the following items must be included: Letter of application Resume Position Information Posting Number Posting Number 20260046EX Job Title Job Title Registrar Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University. About Murray State Benefits Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information. Equal Opportunity Employment Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Type of Employment Type of Employment Regular Full-Time Work Location Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Position Type Staff - Exempt (Monthly) Department Department VP for Academic Affairs Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities Administrative leadership over registration, graduation, academic records, degree audit, and NCAA certification. Serves as the university’s FERPA compliance officer. Provide administrative leadership and supervision for the Office of the Registrar. Maintain and is responsible for the integrity of all student academic records. Sustain current and initiate new programs and services for university students and faculty. Oversee the registration process and graduation policies and procedures. Manage production of Academic Bulletin and its publication. Provide leadership in the implementation of technology to enhance services to students and faculty. Certify student-athlete eligibility. Serve on the Academic Council and Graduate and Undergraduate Studies Committees, University Studies Committee, Academic Appeals Committee, and other committees, both at MSU and in the state, as needs are identified by the President or Provost. Work to ensure the university’s compliance with FERPA regulations. Support the academic mission and enterprise through active involvement with academic and student affairs, information systems, and student financial services collaborations. Provide leadership and management of the automated degree audit system. Ensure accurate and timely data reporting in collaboration with Office of Institutional Research. Other duties as assigned. The duties of this position include assistance with assuring the University’s compliance with rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and all member conferences. Thus, the Registrar will comply with all applicable NCAA rules and regulations as provided in the NCAA Division I Manual and with all rules and regulations of the member conferences. Failure to comply shall result in disciplinary or corrective action including applicable disciplinary and corrective action set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures, which includes suspension without pay or termination of employment upon a finding by the NCAA Disciplinary Committee that the employee knowingly engaged in or condoned a major violation. Bachelor’s Degree Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements Three years of administrative responsibility for registration and student records in a higher education institution as Registrar or Assistant/Associate Registrar Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for the future A robust analytical and problem-solving skill set and a record of adaptability to changing environments, policies and student needs Experience with student information systems, Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ), and demonstrable skills in budget management required Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Five years of administrative responsibility for registration and student records in a higher education institution as Registrar or Assistant/Associate Registrar preferred Master’s Degree Experience with Banner student information system, DegreeWorks, Microsoft Office Suite and Power Point preferred Physical Demands Work Hours Hourly Rate/Annual Salary Staff Grade Staff Grade 122 Posting Date Posting Date 08/05/2026 Closing Date Closing Date 08/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Along with the application, the following items must be included: Letter of application Resume Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) * What is the highest level of education attained? (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Document 412 Sparks Hall Murray, KY 42071 - View email address on click.appcast.io - View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr