Registrar

Salary: $81,000.00 - $96,000.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GGJ-8120-09/26
Department: Colorado State University Pueblo
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 12:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 2200 Bonforte Blvd
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: View email address on click.appcast.io
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.


Department Information


The Registrar's Office is part of nearly every stage of a student's journey at CSU Pueblo, from enrolling in classes to celebrating graduation. The team maintains official academic records and provides services that students, faculty, and staff rely on every day, including registration, transcripts, degree audits, academic scheduling, and graduation certification.

Description of Job
The Registrar plays a central role in helping students move through their academic journey, from registration and records to degree completion. CSU Pueblo is seeking a collaborative leader to guide the Registrar's Office, support accurate and equitable practices, and help the university navigate complex academic records and compliance matters.

This is a visible, on-site leadership role. The Registrar works directly with students, faculty, staff, and university leaders to resolve issues, strengthen services, and keep critical operations moving.
What you'll do
Lead the Registrar's Office. Oversee daily operations and supervise the Associate Registrar and Assistant Registrar. Guide hiring, staff development, staffing decisions, and the office budget. Set policies, procedures, and operational standards that support consistent and equitable service to students.

Safeguard academic records and compliance. Oversee the integrity, maintenance, and issuance of university records. Ensure compliance with requirements affecting academic records, FERPA, enrollment reporting, transfer, graduation, and international student records. Serve as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for SEVP compliance and the primary legal liaison for international student records. Lead reporting, audits, and assessment planning, and represent the office in relevant state and CSU System initiatives.

Guide systems and improvements. Oversee the systems and software that support Registrar's Office functions. Review and approve contracts, renewals, major projects, and changes affecting academic records or compliance reporting, working with campus governance partners as appropriate. Partner with the Associate Registrar on project priorities and operational stability, and help resolve student and staff tickets and prioritize Registrar-related work with CSU System IT.

Be present when complex issues arise. Work directly with students and campus partners on challenging questions involving records, registration, residency, graduation, and compliance. Bring the right people together to resolve issues promptly and maintain continuity of service.

The Registrar also serves on committees and project teams as assigned and performs other duties in support of the Registrar's Office, the Division of Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Extended Studies, and the university.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
*** T his is an in-person, on-campus position ***
Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent.
• At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a Registrar's Office or a closely related higher education administrative function.
• At least two years of experience directly supervising full-time professional staff.
• Demonstrated understanding of higher education policies and functions and applicable state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of accreditation and/or compliance standards in a Registrar's Office, student information systems, and records management practices.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Knowledge of student records management, degree auditing, graduation certification, and registration processes.
• Working knowledge of Banner, uAchieve, Formstack, and/or CourseLeaf products.
• Experience serving as a PDSO.
• Experience leading registrar operations, student records management, registration services, degree auditing, graduation certification, or academic scheduling.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and developing and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with faculty, academic leaders, and administrative departments.

Salary

$81,000 to $96,000

Supplemental Information
Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to apply
To be considered, applicants must attach:

• A letter of intent or cover letter explaining how they meet the qualifications for this position.
• Unofficial or official transcripts showing the required degree conferred.

Early applications are encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Sunday, October 11, 2026 , will receive full consideration. Screening will begin after that deadline and continue until the position is filled.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Work Location: Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, positions at Colorado State University Pueblo are expected to be performed in person at a University work location. Any remote or hybrid work arrangements will be explicitly identified in the position announcement.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.


CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.


Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.


At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.


It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).
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