Remote Registrar

Cornell College invites applications for a full-time registrar. The registrar provides leadership for and coordinates all registrar office activity, including student registration, implementation of academic regulations, maintenance of academic records, production of course schedules and publications, and conveyance of appropriate academic information to faculty, students, and the campus community. The registrar also participates in team efforts to promote student success and retention, and to evaluate and enhance the academic program.
In consultation with the Office of Academic Affairs, organize, coordinate, and announce the schedule of courses. Coordinate student registration in collaboration with Assistant Registrars.
Collaborate with the Director of Admissions operations to provide degree audits for prospective transfer students.
Coordinate and oversee Cornell's consortium partnerships for course sharing and transfer credits.
Review Bachelor of Special Studies and Individualized Major Proposals and independent study and internship study and internship petitions for conformity with academic regulations.
Conduct degree audits, certifying the status of graduates for commencement.
Counsel and advise students regarding academic policies and regulations and exceptions that might be considered.
Cooperate with Student Life regarding students who are struggling academically and to support the needs of students with documented disabilities. Serve as co-chair of the Academic Regulations and Review committee; serve as an ex officio member of the Academic Programs Committee, and a consultant to the Faculty Council and the Accreditation committee and its Curriculum Oversight sub-Committee.
Inform students, parents, and advisors of academic warning, probation, and suspension and counsel and advise students regarding avenues of appeal.
Work with Information Technology staff and others across campus to improve access to college data through the Power Campus system.
Collaborate with the office of Institutional Effectiveness to prepare and submit reports as required.
This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally in a variety of situations in person, on the telephone, and in writing. Knowledge of or interest in acquiring expertise in federal regulations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and Title IV financial aid. Knowledge of Student Information Systems, degree management platforms, and related technologies relevant to higher education.

Work is performed primarily while seated in an office environment. Cornell College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.
The hiring pay range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year. This position works on campus with the possibility of some regular remote work.
Application Process
Cornell is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.