Associate Registrar - Strategic Registration & Data Leadership

WPU The William Paterson University of New Jersey; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

William Paterson University seeks an Associate Registrar to lead registrar functions across campuses, overseeing student records, catalog operations, and data governance to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role directs staff, partners with academic leadership on program launches, and drives service improvements for enrollment and reporting while upholding data integrity and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to the position.
• Minimum 5 years in an Enrollment Management Office in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of FERPA and compliance reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Banner Student Information System.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of academic systems and catalog operations.
• Lead continuous improvement of registrar systems, workflows, and processes.
• Ensure FERPA compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with academic leadership and campus stakeholders on program launches.
• Supervise staff responsible for student records and related services.
• Represent the Office of Registration Services on committees and initiatives.

Skills

FERPA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Professional communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Banner

MS Office

Job description

William Paterson University seeks an Associate Registrar to lead registrar functions across campuses, overseeing student records, catalog operations, and data governance to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role directs staff, partners with academic leadership on program launches, and drives service improvements for enrollment and reporting while upholding data integrity and student success.