Senior Registrar & Academic Records Lead

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College in Vermont seeks a Registrar to oversee accuracy and integrity of academic records across enrollment, registration, grades, and degree conferral. The role reports onsite and includes leadership of the Registrar team.

Responsibilities include advising on academic policies, coordinating degree ceremonies, and ensuring FERPA compliance with data in internal and external systems. A 67k–78k salary is offered with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in higher education and with student information systems required; Banner experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of higher ed administrative and academic procedures and their related best practices required. Must have knowledge and experience working with FERPA.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage critical, time-sensitive work and decisions required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment on complex matters, handling confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Excellent written communication skills. Ability to communicate policy information directly and succinctly to all constituencies.
• Strong skills in advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) required.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Post-baccalaureate school work or Master’s degree preferred.
• Some early morning, evening, and weekend work required during registration and graduation seasons.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, track, and approve students’ eligibility for degree conferral.
• Maintain lists of graduates for all degree dates; coordinate ceremonies and diplomas.
• Advise on and interpret academic policies; serve as primary policy contact.
• Coordinate and execute registration procedures, timelines, and communication.
• Manage timely collection, processing, and publishing of grades; produce grade reports.
• Record, track, and report student enrollment statuses across SIS and external databases.
• Provide leadership to Office of the Registrar team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

5+ years experience in higher education

Banner experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Middlebury College in Vermont seeks a Registrar to oversee accuracy and integrity of academic records across enrollment, registration, grades, and degree conferral. The role reports onsite and includes leadership of the Registrar team.

Responsibilities include advising on academic policies, coordinating degree ceremonies, and ensuring FERPA compliance with data in internal and external systems. A 67k–78k salary is offered with full-time benefits.