Strategic Registrar & Enrollment Leader

University of the arts sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the arts sharjah seeks a Senior Registrar to lead the Registrar's Office, overseeing enrollment, records, and data governance across campuses. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy alignment, and service excellence in UAE higher education.

The position requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years in registrar operations, with strong experience in SIS and data reporting to support institutional decisions and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Business or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a registrar's office including at least five years as Registrar
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a Registrar's Office or Academic Services function
• Strong experience working with Student Information Systems (SIS) and data reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ellucian Banner administration for student records, registration, grading and degree audit
• Maintain data integrity, access controls, audit trails and records migration
• Lead testing, upgrades and staff training to improve processes and continuity of service
• Provide enrollment and academic records reports for planning and external reporting
• Ensure secure handling of student records and compliance with UAE requirements
• Coordinate scheduling, registration timelines and classroom allocation with colleges
• Advise on enrollment requirements and resolve holds and exceptions consistently
• Oversee academic records, transcripts, graduation eligibility and degree clearance
• Record transfer credits and recognition of prior learning per regulations
• Maintain programme structures and update academic catalogue and calendar

Skills

Data governance

SIS experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data reporting

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SIS

Data reporting tools

Job description

University of the arts sharjah seeks a Senior Registrar to lead the Registrar's Office, overseeing enrollment, records, and data governance across campuses. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy alignment, and service excellence in UAE higher education.

The position requires a Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years in registrar operations, with strong experience in SIS and data reporting to support institutional decisions and compliance.