Registrar

POSITION TITLE: Registrar COMPENSATION RANGE: 110,000.00 - 117,000.00 USD per year EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative DEPARTMENT: Registrar's Office TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/10/2026 BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time. Position Summary Thisposition exists tofacilitateall functions of the Office of theRegistrar: course scheduling, registration, academic records, individual/totalcourse withdrawals, transcript processing, degree evaluations, transferevaluation,commencement,degreeandenrollmentverifications,Veteran’sbenefitscertification,andNCAA academiceligibility certification. TheOfficeoftheRegistrarsupportsthemissionoftheinstitutionthroughitsroleofaccuraterecordkeepingand data management byproducing class schedules, conductingregistration,maintainingacademic records, producing transcripts,verifying degreeevaluationsandassistingwithcommencementceremonies. Thispositionassistsacademic units and students inensuringcompliancewith university policies andprocedurespertainingtotheobservanceofacademiccalendars,gradingpractices,andtherecordingofacademic performance. Thisposition isinvolvedwith various administrative and academiccommittees including, but not limited to, Academic Policies Committee, FacultySenate, Undergraduate Council, Banner Student Team, StudentFinancialscommittee,InformationTechnologycommittee,andtheEllucian/BannerDataStewardscommittee. ThispositionreportsdirectlytotheAssociate Vice President of Enrollment Managementandwillprovidecreativeleadership forallthe staff,functions, and affairs of the Office of the Registrar. Job Duties 25% Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of the Registrar Including the administration, integrity, security, and maintenance of student academicrecords and related services. Direct and coordinate all functions associatedwith registration, grading, transcripts, degree conferral, academic standing,records retention, classroom scheduling, enrollment reporting, and graduationprocessing. Establish divisional priorities, operational goals, and servicestandards aligned with institutional strategicobjectivesand studentsuccess initiatives. 20% Provide institutional leadership andcoordination for the academic catalog and curriculum implementation processes Serve as the institutionalauthority for the operationalization of approved curricular actions, includingthe creation of new academic programs, certificates, concentrations, andcourses; modifications to existing curriculum; program deactivations and discontinuations;modality changes; and implementation of academic policy updates. Ensurecurricular changes are accurately translated into institutional systems,student-facing materials, degree audit structures, reporting frameworks, andcompliance documentation. Collaborate with Academic Affairs, academic colleges,admissions, marketing, advising, and other campus stakeholders tosupporttimelyand coordinated implementation of curricular andprogrammatic changes. 15% Collaborate with Information Management & Technology (IM&T) and institutional stakeholders to maintain,enhance, and optimize student information systems and relatedtechnologies supporting academic operations and enrollment management. Serve as the functionallead for student systems within the Registrar’s operational scope, includingsystem enhancements, workflow improvements, data governance, reportingstructures, integrations, and process automation initiatives. Provideleadership for implementation and ongoing support of technologies related toregistration, degree audit, curriculum management, catalog management,scheduling, and academicrecords. 15% Interpret, communicate, and ensureinstitutional adherence to university, state, federal, accreditation, andsystem-level regulations, policies, and reporting requirements related toacademic records and student enrollment operations. Maintaininstitutionalcompliance associated with FERPA, NCAA, VA certification, state authorization,financial aid enrollment reporting, academic calendar structures, curriculumcoding, instructional modalities, and other regulatory requirements affectingstudent records and academic operations. 10% Provide institutional leadership In theresolution of complex and sensitive student, faculty, and administrative issuesrelated to academic records, curriculum implementation, registration, transferarticulation, academic standing, graduation eligibility, policy exceptions, and enrollment processes. 10% Support institutional planning, assessment, accreditation, and strategic initiatives through data analysis, reporting, presentations, committee participation, and operational consultation. Contribute touniversity-wide efforts related to student success, retention, persistence,academic policy development, institutional effectiveness, compliance reviews,and academic operations modernization initiatives. 5% Develop and manage operational budgets, personnel resources, and organizational planning for the Office of theRegistrar. Provide leadershipfor staff development, succession planning, cross-training, organizationaleffectiveness, and continuous process improvement initiatives to ensurehigh-quality service delivery and operational continuity. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Student Affairs, Organizational Leadership, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a Registrar's Office or closely related higher education administrative function, including responsibility for academic records, registration, curriculum implementation, student information systems, and compliance; or significant experience serving as an Associate Registrar or equivalent leadership role within a complex higher education environment. Demonstrated knowledge of academic records administration, enrollment operations, curriculum implementation, catalog management, and student information systems. Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, and institutional procedures with sound judgment and attention to detail. Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and external stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Direct leadership experience across Registrar's operations and managing complex academic records and registration functions. Experience leading or administering enterprise student information systems, preferably Ellucian/ Banner, degree audit, registration, curriculum, and related technologies. Success leading organizational change, operational modernization, cross functional initiatives, and continuous process improvement. Strong knowledge of FERPA, accreditation requirements, academic policy, curriculum implementation, and regulatory compliance affecting Registrar operations. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships across campus while fostering service excellence, inclusive leadership, staff development, and student success. Benefits Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. EEO Statement The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’scompliance with this policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr