Associate Registrar- (Administrator II) - Registrar's Office

Associate Registrar

Administrator Level (for MPP positions only)

This position is an MPP Level II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the University Registrar Director.

SF State University

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Department: Registrar's Office

Appointment Type: At-Will

Time Base: Full-Time (FTE 1.0)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range: $7,917.00 - $8,334.00 Per Month ($95,004.00 - $100,008.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary: Reporting to the University Registrar, the Associate Registrar serves as a member of the Registrar's Office leadership team and contributes to Enrollment Management initiatives supporting student success. The Associate Registrar provides leadership and operational oversight of Registrar systems, compliance functions, and core business processes supporting registration, academic records, and degree planner and audit systems. The position provides direct leadership over teams responsible for registration and records systems, degree planner and audit systems, reporting and data functions, and compliance operations. In this role, the Associate Registrar makes and communicates decisions affecting areas of responsibility in alignment with the strategic direction of the Registrar's Office and Enrollment Management. The position exercises independent judgment in the administration of systems and compliance functions and is accountable for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of student academic records and related processes. The Associate Registrar serves as a functional lead for Registrar systems and compliance operations, ensuring alignment between system configuration, business processes, and institutional policy. The position collaborates with campus partners to improve operational efficiency, support system enhancements, and ensure effective service delivery.

Systems Leadership and Operational Oversight

Provides leadership and oversight of Registrar systems and business processes supporting registration, academic records, and enrollment-related functions. Responsible for ensuring system functionality, operational continuity, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Degree Planner, Audit, and Curriculum Processes

Provides leadership and oversight of degree planner and audit systems to ensure accurate representation of curriculum requirements and student degree progress.

Compliance, Reporting, and Regulatory Oversight

Provides oversight of compliance functions to ensure adherence to university, CSU, and federal and state regulations governing student records and enrollment processes.

Data, Reporting, and Business Intelligence

Provides oversight of data and reporting functions supporting operational decision-making and institutional reporting.

Staff Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

Provides leadership and supervision to staff supporting systems, compliance, and operational functions within the Registrar's Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a Registrar's Office, Enrollment Management, or closely related higher education environment

Experience working with a Student Information System (SIS) such as PeopleSoft / Oracle Campus Solutions or similar

Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying academic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA)

Experience managing or overseeing complex operational processes or systems in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field

Experience within the CSU system or a public higher education environment

Experience with degree audit systems configuration (e.g., DPR, uAchieve, or similar)

Experience with data reporting, query development, or business intelligence tools

Experience managing compliance reporting or external regulatory submissions

Experience supporting or leading system implementations, upgrades, or integrations

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or projects

Experience configuring or encoding degree audits within a Student Information System

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at

The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.