Associate Registrar

Herzing University; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 62,316 - 84,311; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Herzing University in Little Rock seeks an Associate Registrar to provide leadership and oversight for new student enrollment and continuing student registrar services. This role ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards while managing the Enrollment and Registrar Services teams.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in higher education registrar operations. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' higher education work experience in registrar operations and student records management.
• One year of experience in higher education leadership is required.
• Must maintain accuracy and compliance with processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Enrollment Team and Registrar Services teams.
• Ensure accurate communication of academic policies.
• Monitor teams' outputs for compliance with regulations.
• Manage department staffing levels and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

The Associate Registrar provides leadership and oversight for teams supporting new student enrollment and continuing student registrar services. This role ensures the effective execution of processes in alignment with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The Associate Registrar partners closely with the Senior Registrar and serves as a key resource across the institution. The position reports directly to the Senior Registrar.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with additional hours required for support during peak periods.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. The salary range for this role is $62,316 to $84,311. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years' higher education work experience in registrar operations and student records management is required.
• One year of experience in higher education leadership required, three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Enrollment Team Assistant Registrar and the Registrar Services Team Assistant Registrar.
• Partner with the Senior Registrar to evaluate, develop, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Ensure consistent and accurate communication of academic policies and procedures to the Registrar's Office staff.
• Monitor and audit teams' outputs to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with Herzing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
• Ensure the University's service level agreements are maintained for the Enrollment and Registrar Services teams.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to staff, promoting accountability, engagement and successful delivery of key results.
• Manage team performance, which includes delivering consistent quality feedback, providing reinforcement and recognition when appropriate, and taking corrective action when necessary.
• Oversee the training, development and coordination of division staff and department activities to ensure team has the skills and ability to perform their jobs effectively.
• Lead teams in driving the execution of the University's and the Department's strategic priorities.
• Manage department to appropriate staffing levels; ensuring all new hires receive appropriate training.
• Foster a culture of growth by identifying talent and supporting ongoing professional development for the team.
• Act as a liaison to internal departments, providing guidance on student scheduling and academic policy matters.
• Assist in performing all new student and continuing student Registrar tasks as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, faculty and third parties.
• Ensure staff is adhering to FERPA and other related regulatory requirements.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations and stay informed with best practices established by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
• Participate in administrative meetings and committees as assigned.
• Act on behalf of Senior Registrar in his or her absence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.

Legal Notice / EEO / Discrimination Statement

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at a public web page providing further detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.