Assistant Registrar- Compliance & Data

St. Ambrose University; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Professional development

Campus amenities access

Job summary

Mount Mercy University seeks an Assistant Registrar for Compliance & Data to maintain student data integrity and support regulatory reporting within the Registrar's Office.

You will coordinate enrollment reporting (NCES/NSC), collect and validate data for federal and state requirements, and assist with audits and student records while upholding confidentiality and accuracy. The role requires attention to detail and collaboration across campus offices for timely, compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with databases, student information systems, or data management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, reporting requirements, and data privacy preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enrollment reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse.
• Collect, validate, and report data for federal, state, and institutional requirements, including IPEDS.
• Conduct audits of student information systems and resolve data discrepancies.
• Support compliance initiatives and institutional data tracking.
• Respond to internal data requests and prepare reports for university stakeholders.
• Assist with graduation audits, degree verification, and student record maintenance.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data management

Databases

Student Information Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Registrar for Compliance & Data

Mount Mercy University is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support student data integrity, regulatory compliance, and institutional reporting within the Registrar's Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate enrollment reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse.
• Collect, validate, and report data for federal, state, and institutional requirements, including IPEDS.
• Conduct audits of student information systems and resolve data discrepancies.
• Support compliance initiatives and institutional data tracking.
• Respond to internal data requests and prepare reports for university stakeholders.
• Assist with graduation audits, degree verification, and student record maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with databases, student information systems, or data management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of higher education regulations, reporting requirements, and data privacy preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition Remission.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to campus amenities, cultural events, and recreational facilities.

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses, including Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are an inclusive, Catholic, and diocesan community of learners. Together, we empower all members of our community to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service. St. Ambrose University and its affiliated institutions within its Catholic higher education network are equal opportunity employers.