Senior Registrar & Academic Programs Lead

Cornell College; Mount Vernon (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & FSA accounts

TIAA 403(b) retirement plan

Tuition remission and exchange for you

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Accident insurance

Vacation accrual (4 weeks)

14.5 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Cornell College is seeking a full-time registrar to lead and coordinate all registrar office activities, including registration, academic regulation implementation, and records maintenance. You will participate in committees and collaborate across campus to support student success and retention.

Responsibilities include advising students on policies, overseeing degree audits, and ensuring compliance with FERPA while coordinating course schedules and publications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or commensurate experience in higher education required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in higher education.
• Ability to communicate effectively, organize and advise students on policies.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate, and announce the schedule of courses.
• Coordinate student registration with Assistant Registrars.
• Conduct degree audits and certify graduates for commencement.
• Advise students regarding academic policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other offices to improve data access and reporting.
• Oversee Catalogue production and revisions.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree or commensurate experience in higher education

Tools

Student Information Systems

Degree management platforms

Job description

Cornell College is seeking a full-time registrar to lead and coordinate all registrar office activities, including registration, academic regulation implementation, and records maintenance. You will participate in committees and collaborate across campus to support student success and retention.

Responsibilities include advising students on policies, overseeing degree audits, and ensuring compliance with FERPA while coordinating course schedules and publications.