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Job Name
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR FOR GRADUATION, RECORDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Brief Description
Serving as a member of the Office of the Registrar leadership team, the Assistant Registrar for Graduation, Records & Certifications(Registration and Records Manager II) provides leadership and direction for multiple units including Graduation Services, Military-Connected Benefits and Certifications, Institutional Grading, and NCAA eligibility certification. The position has responsibility for the student’s academic career record, from matriculation through degree awarding. The Assistant Registrar reports to the University Registrar.
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the academic record. Serving all students, faculty, academic units, and student support functions; the Office is charged with the implementation and enforcement of academic and student policies and their alignment to state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. The Office strives to be a leader and thought partner in creating efficient processes that are designed in a way that supports student success and service excellence.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
TUCSON, AZ 85721, United states
Contact Person
Denise Lewis
Contact Email
dlewis9@email.arizona.edu
Contact Phone
520.621.1183
How to Apply
To apply please follow the direct job link and apply at https://talent.arizona.edu.
Oversight of the Graduation Services unit including the graduation application process, the degree audit, awarding the credential and issuing the diploma.
Management of Military-connected Benefits and Certifications and Tuition Assistance. Includes oversight for state and federal reporting requirements.
Supervise and support professional staff including managers.
Creates, interprets, implements, and enforces academic and student policies.
Lead development of business practices, technology and other changes that improve the student experience and staff efficiency.
Represent the Office of the Registrar on university committees, task forces, and other organizations both on and off campus.
Provide written, oral communication to students, faculty, and staff
Functional responsibility for PeopleSoft student degree and major configuration.
Provides leadership and maintains current knowledge of university academic requirements for areas of responsibility
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Commitment to the student experience and to upholding the integrity of the academic record.
Experience managing in a higher education setting
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience in Higher Ed/Registrar services and/or academic advising
Advanced skills in analysis and development of complex business processes and ability to translate to solutions.
Experience with Veterans Benefits
Experience with Athletic Eligibility
Report writing, problem resolution, workflow development, and technology analyst capabilities
Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Master's Degree
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituencies including faculty, staff, administrators, and students
Expert problem solving and customer skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of University policies and procedures including development and implementation
Knowledge and appreciation of FERPA and data privacy principles
Multi-task oriented with the ability to be very organized, and the ability work independently
Demonstrated enthusiastic and creative use of information technology systems to provide solutions to the academic community
Strong commitment to the support and development of staff
Ability to analyze business processes and interpret both functional and technical needs
