Strategic University Registrar & Data Leader

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a University Registrar to lead the student records function, enrollment and class scheduling across undergraduate and many graduate programs. You will oversee FERPA compliance, data integrity, and strategic data reporting in partnership with IT and campus leadership.

You will drive a multi-year project to replace the Student Information System, coordinate with schools and faculties, and ensure services align with academic policy and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10+ years direct experience in a Registrar's office or similar environment.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Successful leadership experience in a complex organizational environment, including experience with higher education preferred.
• Familiarity with academic policies, institutional, state, and federal regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of student records.
• Provides leadership for his/her team and develops appropriate recommendations for the implementation of related technology applications in support of enhanced services.
• Responsible for FERPA compliance achieved through implementing and maintaining training programs for the University community to ensure adherence to FERPA.
• Responsible for security and protection of student records and transcript production.
• Collaborates with administrators, Deans, Faculty Chairs, IT staff, and advisers/counselors to facilitate and improve services to students, including online catalogues and registration policies, systems, and processes.
• Manages systems essential to entry of student information and ensures access and training for the University community.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of computer software programs and ensures training for Registrar staff as appropriate.
• Ensures departments have access to information technology and training for effective use of technology.
• Oversees upgrades to the event management system and optimizes use of classroom space.
• Testifies and provides records in relation to legal matters related to Registration and Enrollment.
• Provides back-up for Records and Registration services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Strategic delegation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a University Registrar to lead the student records function, enrollment and class scheduling across undergraduate and many graduate programs. You will oversee FERPA compliance, data integrity, and strategic data reporting in partnership with IT and campus leadership.

You will drive a multi-year project to replace the Student Information System, coordinate with schools and faculties, and ensure services align with academic policy and student