Assistant Registrar - Curriculum

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Radford University seeks an Assistant Registrar – Curriculum to join the Office of the Registrar. You will manage degree audit coding and support the accurate implementation of approved curricular changes across university systems.

In this role you will coordinate with the catalog, curriculum systems, academic departments, and campus partners to ensure curricular requirements are implemented consistently. You will develop procedures, documentation, training, and user resources to support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s with equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a registrar’s office or higher education student services.
• Knowledge of curriculum management, degree audit, and academic program requirements.
• Experience managing systems supporting university operations.
• Ability to interpret complex policies, analyze data, and report to campus offices.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple activities.
• Experience with relational databases and degree audit/reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage degree audit coding and support curriculum changes.
• Coordinate implementation of curricular changes across functional areas.
• Serve as a primary resource for degree audit and curriculum implementation.
• Develop procedures, documentation, training, and user resources.
• Support institutional initiatives affecting curriculum and academic programs.
• Lead continuous improvement of registrar processes.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relational databases experience

Degree audit systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Banner Student

DegreeWorks

Cognos

Xtender

Job description

Title

Assistant Registrar - Curriculum

Application Review Date

October 5, 2026

Campus Location

Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, the Assistant Registrar – Curriculum serves a critical curriculum implementation and degree audit function within the Office of the Registrar. Manages degree audit coding and coordinates with the Curriculum Systems Manager to support the accurate implementation of approved curricular changes across university systems. Identifies and implements best practices for curriculum systems management and leads continuous improvement efforts related to degree audit accuracy, functionality, and usability.

The Assistant Registrar – Curriculum coordinates the implementation of approved curricular changes across functional areas, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and works with catalog, curriculum systems, academic departments, and other university partners to ensure curricular requirements are accurately and consistently implemented. Serves as a primary functional resource for degree audit, curriculum implementation, academic program requirements, and academic petition processes. Develops and maintains procedures, documentation, training, and user resources related to areas of responsibility and supports institutional initiatives affecting curriculum and academic programs.

The Assistant Registrar – Curriculum plays a critical role in curriculum implementation, degree audit accuracy, academic record integrity, and continuous improvement of Registrar’s Office processes.

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree, or bachelor's degree with equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a registrar’s office, or other higher education academic/student services department. Knowledge of business processes related to curriculum management, degree audit, and academic program requirements. Experience managing and implementing systems that support university operations. Demonstrated analytical ability to effectively interpret complex policies and procedures, collect, compile, and interpret data, and report and make recommendations to campus-wide offices on policies and procedures. Excellent organizational skills to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet the needs of a Registrar’s Office and other offices campus-wide. Experience using and supporting relational databases, degree audit systems and report preparation applications. Strong organizational skills with the ability to create and maintain process documentation. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience using and maintaining Banner Student, DegreeWorks, Cognos or other Business Intelligence reporting tool, and document imaging applications such as Xtender. Proven record of successful supervisory, management, and leadership in a higher education environment.

Is this position Grant Funded

No

Is this position restricted

No

Is this position 100% telework

No

Hours Per Week

40

Months per Year

12

Statement of Economic Interest Required

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

Work Classification

Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule

8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday, Telework Eligible

Employee Classification

Professional - Lecturer

Department

Registrar, Office of the

Salary

$49,098 - $56,925 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name

Krista Fuller

Department Contact Phone

540-831-5950

Department Contact Email

[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.