Registrar

Whosonthemove; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 53,622 - 65,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Affirmative action/equal opportunity employment

Job summary

A higher education institution seeks a Registrar in Spartanburg, SC to oversee the Office of Records, Registration, and Veterans Affairs. The role involves managing student registration, ensuring the integrity of student records, and coordinating graduation processes. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience are required. The position offers a salary of $59,581 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of job-related experience or equivalent qualification.
• Strong background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the functions of the records office including planning and evaluation.
• Manage student registration and orientation.
• Oversee academic discipline system and grade processing.
• Manage the graduation process and Veterans Affairs function.

Skills

Knowledge of academic policies and procedures

Budget management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience with Banner/Sunguard Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field

Master’s degree in Student Services or related field

Job description

Registrar

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00797PO25

Spartanburg, SC

The Registrar is responsible for the overall administration for the Office of Records, Registration and Veterans Affairs. This includes planning, implementation, and evaluation. The registrar is a member of the enrollment services team. The registrar serves as a link to the implementation of academic policies and procedures. The registrar has oversight of the scheduling of classrooms and courses. Serves on the NCAA compliance team and is responsible for the university’s academic documents. The registrar ensures the integrity and confidentiality of student records. The University Registrar also oversees registration, honors and awards, enrollment verification, graduation certification and citizenship verification.

• Responsible for directing the functions of the records office including planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the faculty and administration. Responsible for directing student registration; including priority registration in the fall and spring semesters and multiple summer registrations to provide seamless registration for students. Assists with new student orientation to resolve any registration issues. Responsible for the academic calendar for the university on the website to inform campus of key dates. Works to coordinate dates with Admissions, Financial Aid and Business Affairs offices to best serve students. Responsible for the academic portion of the USC Upstate catalog, including the revisions passed through faculty governance. Directs the development of the class schedule including setting due dates, room assignments and proofing the document to provide information needed for registration.
• Serves on the committees of the faculty and other university committees: Student Services, Graduate Committee, Executive Academic Affairs, General Education, Academic Support, Academic Budget and Facilities Planning to provide information and to keep Enrollment Services informed of changes.
• Responsible for the academic discipline system, academic probation and suspension as determined by the faculty. Reviews and updates Banner with appropriate information, informs students, financial aid and housing of changes in status impacting students. Responsible for grade collection, grade changes and enrollment verification to ensure student records are accurate. Responsible for all records processing for the graduate programs and graduate contract courses including scheduling, registration and grade processing to provide graduate credit for adult learners. Functional support and oversight of DegreeWorks degree audit and SEP. Management of academic enrollment and grades.
• Registrar is responsible for managing a budget for purchasing Commencement supplies, Record/Registrar staff office supplies, and related items.
• Directs the graduation process including the application process, disseminating information to students and directing students for the graduation ceremony to provide quality graduation experience for students.
• Directs the Veterans Affairs function that certifies veterans for benefits.
• Certifies NCAA Eligibility for all continuing student athletes to meet NCAA requirements to participate in D1 sports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience. A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Student Services or related field and 5 years related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience. Banner/Sunguard Software knowledge and experience.

Salary

Salary: $59,581; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.