Associate Registrar: Ops Leader & Data Steward

William Paterson University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

William Paterson University seeks an Associate Registrar reporting to the University Registrar. You will provide strategic leadership for core registrar operations, aligning processes with policy and institutional priorities to support student success.

You will oversee catalog systems, ensure compliance with FERPA, and drive improvements across campuses. The role requires a master’s degree and several years in enrollment management, plus strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to the position.
• 5 years of related work experience in an Enrollment Management Office in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of FERPA and compliance reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office software and student information systems (e.g., Banner).
• Demonstrated understanding of complex databases and computer systems researching and collecting data.
• Possess critical thinking and interpretive skills to analyze situations, define problems, interpret policies, identify concerns, develop and propose solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, and high degree of professionalism required.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical, written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of registrar systems and catalog operations; ensure updates align with policy and program development.
• Lead continuous improvement of registrar workflows and processes across campuses and modalities.
• Guide planning and implementation of certificate and new programs with compliance in mind.
• Direct operational planning to support enrollment growth and program onboarding.
• Supervise staff handling core student records and audits, offering systems analysis and process redesign.

Skills

FERPA knowledge

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Banner

Job description

William Paterson University seeks an Associate Registrar reporting to the University Registrar. You will provide strategic leadership for core registrar operations, aligning processes with policy and institutional priorities to support student success.

You will oversee catalog systems, ensure compliance with FERPA, and drive improvements across campuses. The role requires a master’s degree and several years in enrollment management, plus strong communication and collaboration skills.