Associate Registrar for Academic Operations

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

TSERS retirement

12 paid holidays

E-Verify participation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks an Associate Registrar for Academic Operations to lead and oversee Registrar-related academic operations, including curriculum and catalog implementation, degree audit, scheduling, and summer term management. This role collaborates with colleges, Graduate College, Academic Affairs, and IT Services to ensure accurate academic information across systems.

The incumbent will guide technology needs for the Registrar and drive continuous process improvements

Qualifications

Degree must be from an accredited institution; five+ years in a university registrar/academic affairs setting.
Experience in operations such as student records, curriculum/catalog administration, degree audit, or scheduling.
Demonstrated supervisory or project management experience is required.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for Registrar-related academic operations across curricula, catalogs, and degree requirements.
Oversee degree audit, course and classroom scheduling, and summer term operations.
Coordinate with colleges, Graduate College, Academic Affairs, IT Services and other units.
Lead process improvements and data-informed decision-making for academic systems.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of academic information across university systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Degree Works

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate Registrar for Academic Operations provides leadership and oversight for the University's Registrar-related academic operations, including curriculum and catalog implementation, degree audit, course and classroom scheduling, summer semester operations, and the management of technology and systems supporting Registrar functions.

Reporting to the University Registrar, this position leads a team responsible for ensuring that approved academic policies, curricula, degree requirements, course offerings, and related academic information are accurately and consistently implemented across University systems and processes. The Associate Registrar works collaboratively with academic colleges, the Graduate College, Academic Affairs, Information Technology Services, and other University partners to support academic progression and student success.

The position is responsible for assessing and prioritizing the technology needs of the Office of the Registrar and coordinating with Information Technology Services and other partners to ensure systems, data, automation, and emerging technologies effectively support Registrar operations. The position also provides leadership for continuous process improvement and data-informed decision-making.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Office of the University Registrar reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and serves as a central academic administrative unit supporting the University's academic mission. The office maintains the integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and security of academic records and administers key academic processes, including registration, curriculum and catalog implementation, course and classroom scheduling, degree audit, grading, academic calendar administration, and degree completion.

The office partners closely with Enrollment Management, academic colleges and departments, the Graduate College, Information Technology Services, and other University units to support academic progression, institutional compliance, and student success.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a university registrar's office, academic affairs, enrollment services, or a related higher education administrative area.

Experience must include responsibility for academic operations or related functions such as student records and registration, curriculum and catalog administration, degree audit, course scheduling, or academic systems. Demonstrated supervisory, team leadership, or project management experience is required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master's degree or additional progressively responsible higher education experience. Experience in a university registrar's office and demonstrated leadership of complex academic operations are preferred.

Experience with a student information system and degree audit system, preferably Ellucian Banner and Degree Works. Experience with curriculum/catalog administration, academic scheduling, system implementation or optimization, process improvement, data-informed decision-making, and cross-functional project leadership is highly desirable.

Strong organizational, analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with academic and administrative partners.

Work Location & Arrangement

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Position Information

Working Title: Associate Registrar for Academic Operations

Position Number: 000326

Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: No

Posting Details

Open Date: 10/20/2026

Close Date: 11/03/2026

Date Position Available: November 1, 2026

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: