University Registrar

The California State University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

CalPERS

Paid holidays

Education fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Fresno is seeking a University Registrar to provide leadership and managerial direction across Degree Evaluations, Degree Audit, Transfer Credit, Registration, and Academic Records. The role involves planning, coordinating tasks for the Assistant Registrars, and ensuring workflows support university goals.

The position requires collaboration with administrators, faculty, staff and students to protect the integrity of student records and degrees awarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of progressively responsible admin and/or supervisory experience in admissions, records, and/or registration operations in higher education.
• Demonstrated collaborative management style and strong service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University Registrar units: Degree Evaluations, Degree Audit, Transfer Credit, Registration, Academic Records, and Articulation.
• Provide leadership and guidance in planning and task assignment to the Assistant Registrars.
• Collaborate with university administrators, faculty, staff, students and campus constituents to support student success and record integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft Student Administration

uAchieve

My Degree Plan

uAchieve Planner

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559695
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Fresno
Categories: MPP, At-Will, Full Time, Student Services

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is $115,000 - $125,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Admissions & Records, the University Registrar provides leadership and managerial direction to the staff in the following program areas: Undergraduate Degree Evaluations, Degree Audit, Transfer Credit, Registration, Academic Records, and Articulation. Assignments include providing leadership and management oversight with the design and implementation of the degree certifications, student registration appointments, the processing of athletic certifications, degree audit and transfer credit coding, My Degree Plan, and course articulation. Provide leadership and guidance in the planning, coordination, and assignment of tasks to the Assistant Registrar of Degree Audit, Assistant Registrar of Graduation, Assistant Registrar of Academic Records, and the Assistant Registrar of Registration and monitor workload and implement procedures to meet university goals.

This position requires collaborative working relationships and daily interactions with all levels of university administrators, faculty, staff, students and various community and campus constituents. The University Registrar will provide input, make recommendations, review policies and procedures, and analyze outcomes and ramifications with regard to student success and the integrity of the student record and degrees awarded.

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of and expertise with Registrar related functions and processes, including the effective use of technology.
• Knowledge of university regulations, accreditation related to transfer credit, procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
• Knowledge of the academic standards regarding student enrollment, graduation, course equivalencies, and NCAA requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and policies related to student records and transcripts.
• General knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and practices.
• Ability to promote and maintain good working relationships with campus faculty and staff, other CSU campuses and other institutions.
• Ability to be concise and clear in oral presentations given on and off campus.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, including experience working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and ability to collaborate across organizational lines.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply good judgment in proposing or implementing solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative and/or supervisory experience in admissions, records, and/or registration operations in an institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated collaborative management style, and strong service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's Degree.
• Experience implementing automated systems.
• Familiarity with current management approaches and techniques for enhancing productivity and increasing job satisfaction through empowerment of staff.
• Ability to understand and utilize the PeopleSoft Student Administration system using various panels.
• Experience using uAchieve, My Degree Plan, uAchieve Planner systems.

Department Summary

The Office of the University Registrar includes registration services for current students, student records, Undergraduate Degree Evaluations, Veterans Services Office, as well as Transfer Credit & Articulation. Our friendly staff is available virtually during regular business hours to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Additional Information

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to [e-mail] .

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

Application Information

Applications received by August 2, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Equal Opportunity Statement

California State University, Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Human Resources Department at [phone].

Advertised: Jul 20 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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