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Job Name
Assistant Registrar, Systems and Operations
Brief Description
As a member of the Office of the Registrar management team, the Assistant Registrar for Systems and Operations will provide functional leadership and technical expertise to solve complex issues. Reporting to the Senior Associate Registrar, the Assistant Registrar leads and directs the Systems and Operations unit. The Systems and Operations team supports and enables all functions within the Office of the Registrar and works collaboratively with technology partners and campus constituents to maintain and support the Student Information System and related systems. The team is responsible for the implementation of strategic processes and technological enhancements to improve the student experience and the academic and enrollment operations of the University. 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 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.
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
www.talent.arizona.edu
Req3544 or Title Assistant Registrar, Systems & Operations
Leads the decision-making process in translating business requirements into functional system designs.
Accountable for the creation and maintenance of academic data and configurations that drive various student support applications. Ensures appropriate data is maintained in reporting databases.
Responsible for system analysis (including evaluation/testing of system updates), evaluation, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, research, and data analysis for key academic systems.
Oversees group responsible for external reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse
Interprets, implements, develops and/or recommends changes to rules, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by the university or outside governing agencies.
Researches and recommends new processes/policies that will positively affect the student experience along with improving efficiency
Supervises three or more full-time employees, or their equivalent, on a regular basis.
Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees
Evaluates workload and employee availability and deploys resources to critical areas on a priority basis to ensure work is completed
Lead development of business practices, technology and other changes that improve the student experience and staff efficiency.
Represents the Office of the Registrar on committees and taskforces and conferences and at all levels of the university organization.
Provides leadership and maintains current knowledge of university academic requirements for areas of responsibility
Performs additional duties as requested
Demonstrated enthusiastic and creative use of information technology systems to provide solutions to the academic community
Commitment to the student experience and to upholding the integrity of the academic record.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituencies including faculty, staff, administrators, and student
Extensive experience with Student Information Systems
Knowledge of FERPA and ethical principles in working with students
Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
Multi-task oriented with the ability to be very organized, and the ability work independently
Strong commitment to the support and development of staff
Ability to analyze business processes and interpret both functional and technical needs
