Assistant Registrar - Compliance

Assistant Registrar - Compliance

Title: Assistant Registrar - Compliance

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the Assistant Registrar - Compliance serves a critical compliance and technical function within the Office of the Registrar. Acting as the University's official liaison responsible for federal student enrollment and graduation data reporting submissions to the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The Assistant Registrar - Compliance is responsible for ensuring university compliance with regulatory enrollment reporting requirements. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely transfer of data, timely error resolution, identifying and resolving data issues, maintaining process documentation, and training staff. The Assistant Registrar - Compliance performs regular processing and monitoring of Ellucian Banner processes to ensure timely and accurate enrollment file submissions. This position leads department internal and external audit preparation. Serves as point of contact with university reporting units and oversees department business intelligence report development. Additionally, this position manages the university FERPA training module and assignment of training refresher cycles. The Assistant Registrar - Compliance plays a critical role in compliance, reporting accuracy, data quality, and error resolution.

Required Qualifications

A Master's degree, or bachelors degree with equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with student records in a higher education setting. Demonstrated ability to manage and safeguard sensitive student data in compliance with FERPA and institutional privacy standards. Proven analytical and technical skills, including hands-on experience with database management, data reconciliation, and business process evaluation. Skilled in interpreting and aligning data requirements across departments and systems. Ability to manage recurring data submission deadlines, compliance reporting, and audit cycles with precision and accountability. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving SIS data integrity issues to support accurate and compliant reporting. Experience utilizing reporting or business intelligence systems such as Cognos. Strong organizational skills with the ability to create and maintain process documentation. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to cross-functional teams. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated aptitude for quickly mastering new technologies and adapting to changing reporting and compliance requirements in the higher education sector.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) enrollment reporting, including submission workflows and resolution of transmission errors. Experience with NSC MyHub. Prior experience with Ellucian Banner. Knowledge of Banner Population Selection functionality or similar system and tool, including the creation, testing, and execution of population selection rules for operational and reporting purposes. Technical proficiency in SQL, or the ability to learn.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position 100% telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, telework eligible

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Registrar, Office of the

Salary: $49,098 - $56,925 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer