Registrar

Emeritus; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Denver is establishing its Hyderabad India Campus and seeks a Registrar to provide campus leadership for academic administration, regulatory compliance, student records, and policy implementation during establishment and growth. The role ensures adherence to Indian higher-education laws and CU Denver standards.

The Registrar will act as the liaison with regulators, legal counsel, faculty, students, and CU Denver leadership, translating campus standards into effective local

Qualifications

• Master's degree or doctoral degree in any academic field.
• At least 5 years in a senior administrative or regulatory leadership role within higher education.
• Demonstrated expertise in academic governance, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation in Indian higher education.
• Comprehensive understanding of Indian regulatory bodies: UGC, AICTE, NAAC, NIRF.

Responsibilities

• Oversee registrar and academic administrative functions within campus authority (registrations, records, transcripts, degree audits, calendar).
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness of student records in line with policies and laws.
• Coordinate with CU Denver on policy changes affecting records, credentials, and reporting.
• Lead campus governance, policy implementation, and regulatory compliance across authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree or doctoral degree

Job description

About the Role

The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is establishing its Hyderabad India Campus as a globally connected higher-education presence in India. The Registrar will provide campus leadership for academic administration, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, student records, and the implementation of academic policies during the campus's establishment and subsequent growth.

The Registrar will ensure that the campus operates in accordance with applicable Indian higher-education laws and regulations, CU Denver and CU System policies, and the academic, quality, privacy, and administrative standards that govern CU Denver programs. As the principal custodian of academic records and policies, the Registrar will be a key liaison with regulators, legal counsel, faculty, students, parents and guardians, and CU Denver leadership. The Registrar will also translate campus standards into effective local processes.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Administration and Registrar Operations

• Oversee all registrar and academic administrative functions within delegated campus authority. This includes registration, academic records, enrollment verification, grading and examination records, certification, transcripts, degree audit, graduation, and the academic calendar.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and completeness of student records and institutional data, in line with approved policies, accreditation standards, and applicable laws.
• Ensure that campus data is transmitted, reconciled, and incorporated into CU Denver's student-record and reporting systems accurately and on time.
• Administer approved processes for add/drop, withdrawals, academic standing, grade changes, transfer credit, and degree requirements, with appropriate documentation and audit trails.

Governance and Compliance

• Serve as Secretary to designated campus statutory and governance bodies.
• Lead the implementation, communication, and review of campus academic policies and procedures. Ensure they comply with Indian requirements and stay consistent with CU Denver standards.
• Coordinate with CU Denver on any policy or process changes that could affect academic records, credentials, accreditation, or reporting.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and submit all statutory, regulatory, and accreditation-related reports and returns accurately and on time.
• Participate in CU Denver's annual oversight audit of student academic records, which checks alignment with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation standards, and implement any corrective actions required.

Student Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate and enforce institutional policies on conduct, attendance, academic integrity, and progression.
• Monitor academic eligibility and progression, and refer exceptions to the appropriately authorized official.
• Maintain records of student complaints, academic appeals, and record disputes, and their resolution.
• Serve as the formal point of contact for parent and guardian queries on academic regulations, records, and policies.

Operations, Risk, and Collaboration

• Oversee timetabling and the allocation of facilities for academic purposes.
• Manage Registrar staff, including workloads, training, performance, service standards, and segregation of duties.
• Maintain Registrar policies, standard operating procedures, and operational risk registers. Monitor legal compliance in collaboration with university counsel.
• Promptly report material record errors, data discrepancies, privacy or security incidents, and regulatory concerns.
• Work with academic leadership, admissions, student affairs, and operations. Represent the campus before external regulatory and accreditation bodies as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master's degree, doctoral degree, or equivalent qualification in any academic field.
• At least 5 years in a senior administrative or regulatory leadership role within a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in academic governance, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation in Indian higher education.
• Comprehensive understanding of Indian regulatory bodies and frameworks, including the UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and NIRF.
• Familiarity with US higher education standards and HLC accreditation requirements is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in sensitive compliance matters.
• Effective stakeholder management across students, parents, faculty, and regulators.
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.