University Registrar

University Registrar



Job No: 559695

Work Type: Management (MPP)

Location: Central California: Fresno

Categories: Bargaining Unit: MPP, Appointment Type: At-Will, Time Basis: Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Student Services



University Registrar
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is $115,000 - $125,000 , commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Admissions & Records, the University Registrar provides leadership and managerial direction to the staff in the following program areas: Undergraduate Degree Evaluations, Degree Audit, Transfer Credit, Registration, Academic Records, and Articulation. Assignments include providing leadership and management oversight with the design and implementation of the degree certifications, student registration appointments, the processing of athletic certifications, degree audit and transfer credit coding, My Degree Plan, and course articulation. Provide leadership and guidance in the planning, coordination, and assignment of tasks to the Assistant Registrar of Degree Audit, Assistant Registrar of Graduation, Assistant Registrar of Academic Records, and the Assistant Registrar of Registration and monitor workload and implement procedures to meet university goals.

This position requires collaborative working relationships and daily interactions with all levels of university administrators, faculty, staff, students and various community and campus constituents. The University Registrar will provide input, make recommendations, review policies and procedures, and analyze outcomes and ramifications with regard to student success and the integrity of the student record and degrees awarded.

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of and expertise with Registrar related functions and processes, including the effective use of technology.
• Knowledge of university regulations, accreditation related to transfer credit, procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of the academic standards regarding student enrollment, graduation, course equivalencies, and NCAA requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and policies related to student records and transcripts.
• General knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and practices.
• Ability to promote and maintain good working relationships with campus faculty and staff, other CSU campuses and other institutions.
• Ability to be concise and clear in oral presentations given on and off campus.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including experience working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ability to collaborate across organizational lines.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply good judgment in proposing or implementing solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative and/or supervisory experience in admissions, records, and/or registration operations in an institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated collaborative management style, and strong service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's Degree.
• Experience implementing automated systems.
• Familiarity with current management approaches and techniques for enhancing productivity and increasing job satisfaction through empowerment of staff.
• Ability to understand and utilize the PeopleSoft Student Administration system using various panels.
• Experience using uAchieve, My Degree Plan, uAchieve Planner systems.

Department Summary

The Office of the University Registrar includes registration services for current students, student records, Undergraduate Degree Evaluations, Veterans Services Office, as well as Transfer Credit & Articulation. Our friendly staff is available virtually during regular business hours to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by August 2, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resume/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at:

Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act Notification (not listed on the CO job posting template)

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at


The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Fresno State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request by emailing the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Conflict of Interest (MPP ONLY if applicable)

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background Check Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.


Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

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