Remote Associate Registrar

Associate Registrar for Systems and Analytics

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

The Associate Registrar for Systems and Analytics provides operational leadership and strategic support for student information systems, data governance, reporting, and analytics within the Office of the Registrar. This role is responsible for business process analysis, system optimization, reporting, and data integrity, ensuring that systems and data effectively support institutional operations, compliance, and decision-making. The Associate Registrar serves as a key liaison between the Registrar's Office, Technology, and campus partners to enhance system functionality and promote data-informed practices.

Manages and oversees the operation, configuration, and optimization of the student information system (Workday Student).

Coordinates system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and testing in collaboration with Technology and other vendors.

Support core Registrar functions, including the creation of program of studies, records, and degree audit, through effective system design and maintenance.

Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and security of student academic data.

Develop and maintain data standards, documentation, and business process workflows.

Participates in institutional data governance initiatives

Monitors compliance with institutional policies, FERPA, and applicable federal regulations.

Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports using Workday and other reporting tools.

Analyze enrollment, retention, and graduation data to support institutional planning and assessment.

Works closely with other departments such as academic affairs, admissions, technology, and financial aid, to ensure alignment of data systems.

Provides training and support to staff and faculty on the use of systems and data reporting tools, promoting effective use of technology in academic administration.

Contributes to the development of a long-term strategy for data systems and analytics that aligns with the institutional mission and goals.

Leads or supports projects related to systems implementation, data integration, and analytics initiatives, ensuring timely completion and alignment with institutional priorities.

A Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Information Systems, Business) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Registrar's Office, academic operations, or student services.

Extensive experience with a Student Information System (SIS) (Workday preferred).

Proven experience managing complex data sets, building reports, and using Workday or reporting tools

A Master's degree, often in Higher Education, Educational Administration, or a related field.

Experience leading system migrations or major technology implementations

Thorough knowledge of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), data privacy policies

This position is hybrid-eligible, with a combination of on-site and remote work expected

Responsibilities are performed in a standard office environment

Primarily involves remaining in a stationary position (sitting) for prolonged periods while working at a computer, keyboarding, and utilizing a mouse/trackpad.

Occasionally required to lift, push, pull, or transport light to moderate objects, such as boxes of files or office supplies, typically weighing up to 20–30 pounds.

Requires sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment (keyboards, scanners, printers) and mobility to move around an office environment.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. The hourly or annual salary range for this position is:

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g.