Senior Director, Registration & Academic Compliance

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 175,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York's Law School seeks an Executive Director and Registrar to lead the Office of Registration Services, ensuring accurate records, efficient registration, and compliant exam operations across JD, LLM programs.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the role oversees a team, collaborates with IT on BORIS, LawNet, and Vergil, and drives data integrity and regulatory adherence to ABA standards, FERPA, and bar admissions requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
Progressive management experience in a higher education registrar operations.
Knowledge of ABA standards, FERPA, and state bar requirements.
Strong communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee academic operations, registration, and course scheduling across programs.
Lead compliance with ABA standards and bar admissions processes.
Direct exam administration, grading, and degree clearance.
Manage department operations, budget, and staff.
Collaborate with law school and university partners to modernize systems (SIS, BORIS, Vergil).