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Title: University Registrar - 998054 Position Number: 998054 Unit/Department: Registrar FTE: Full-time Department Summary:
Drake University's Office of Registrar is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all student records. The Office carries alist of responsibilities, including maintaining student records, producing student transcripts, evaluating transfer credits, providingdegree and enrollment verifications, to name a few.
The Office serves both current, future, and former Drake students and partnerswith offices across the institution. We are a highly collaborative team focused on Drake's mission. Job Summary:
Drake University's Office of the Registrar is seeking a new Registrar. Our long-term Registrar has been promoted to AssociateProvost for Student Success. The new Registrar will report to the Associate Provost, creating a great opportunity for the new Registrar tolearn from the former Registrar while being given the space to run the Department.
We are seeking a Registrar who will workcollaboratively with campus stakeholders to implement efficient and effective business processes. Attention to detail, strong organizationalskills, a thorough understanding of academic procedures and policies, and experience working with student information systems (SIS) areessential for success in this role.
The Registrar directly supervises all of the Registrar staff while closely partnering withacademic and operational units across the University, including Academic Deans, the Admissions Office, Student Financial Aid, GlobalEngagement, and many others. Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree 5+ years in registrar/recordsoffice or related field Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with diverseconstituents, including students, colleagues, parents, and external partners. Strong oral, written interpersonal and electroniccommunication skills sufficient to prepare messages and materials for diverse audiences and clearly explain, discuss, and present. Ability to identify priorities within multiple assignments in a high-pressured, short-deadline environment, while maintainingdiplomacy, efficiency, and confidentiality. A high level of integrity and ability to exercise independent judgement. Advanced skills in problem identification, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; judgment and decision-making ability. Evidence of solution-oriented, creative, and innovative thinking to assess business processes, resolve complex issues, identifyoperational gaps, and implement improvements. Experience in analyzing and organizing information to produce data-drivendecisions. Core Job Duties: Leadership and Project Management (50%): Leads the Office ofthe Registrar staff in the planning, direction, and management of services and programs to ensure accurate, consistent, and timely servicesto the University community and assure compliance with all federal, state, and institution regulations, laws, policies, regarding studentrecords. Responsible for the budget development and resource management for all registrar operations and activities. Serves on committeesand task forces as appropriate. - (Essential) Academic Policies and Procedures (20%): Oversees and implementspolicies, processes, and procedures that ensure the accuracy and integrity of student data and records. Serves as a resource to the campuscommunity regarding academic policies and procedures. Provides information and data to be utilized in academic and institutional planning. -(Essential) University Commencement (10%): Oversees coordination of the university commencement ceremonies incollaboration with university departments and offices, external vendors, faculty, and staff. - (Essential) UniversityCatalog & Academic Calendar Management (10%): Collaborates with faculty and administration to update, develop, and publish theuniversity catalog and academic calendar. Administers a review schedule of academic policies, processes, and procedures as outlined in theUniversity Catalog. Oversees the inventory of academic programs and courses in the University catalog. Ensures the accuracy of publishedelectronic catalog and Banner data related to courses and the degree audit system. Serves as a resource to academic units for the creationand modification of academic programs and courses. - (Essential) Compliance Officer (5%): Function as thecompliance officer for applicable legislative or federal regulations, FERPA, NCAA certifications, and enrollment reporting through NSC.Assures the release of student information within the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended andwithin university policy and guidelines. - (Essential) Technology Oversight (5%): Responsible for configuration andmaintenance of relevant functions related to information systems (e.g., Banner). Collaborate with ITS and others to implement new andmodified functionality of information systems. Recommends technology and system upgrades for processes and policy within the office andadvises/consults with other operations to ensure appropriate integration of processes and functions. - (Essential) Communication and Training (5%): Creates and maintains necessary communications, trainings, workshops, websiteupdates, etc. related to areas of responsibility. Perform other duties, as assigned. - (Essential) Salary &Benefits
We anticipate the starting salary to be in the range of $75,000-$80,000. However, the final offered salary will bedependent upon the qualifications and experiences of the selected candidate.
At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, theirspouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. Ifyou are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: .
One of our very popularpolicies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but twotuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programshere: . SpecialInstructions to Applicants:
Applicants will be asked to complete the online application through Drake's job board andprovide: a resume/cv, a cover, and contact information for three references. Have Questions?
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Forfull consideration, apply by May 10, 2024. The position will remain posted until filled.
For faculty positions, selection willdepend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate'ssatisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend uponcareful review of each applicant's references, education, and, if applicable, experience. About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is amidsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion andcreating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community-faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staffare part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders,challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work.We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University's core mission of creating an exceptional learningenvironment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments. Diversity,Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don't just accept differences-we celebrate them, we support them, and wethrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity,diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values . Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here .
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, andperspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated acommitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified byapplicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
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At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be anequal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion,age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or anycharacteristic protected by law.