College Registrar
2 weeks ago
Galesburg, United States
InsideHigherEd
Full time
Knox College invites applications for the position of College Registrar. We seek a creative and strategic administrator to lead this key office during a period of dynamic change. The Registrar is responsible for directing the central academic and student information operations. The Registrar leads the development, implementation, assessment and adaptation of registration planning initiatives, policies, procedures, and information management systems, which foster and support the academic mission of the College. The new Registrar will lead a student-focused redevelopment of central student information services to support growth and development at Knox while serving as a trusted resource for students, faculty, and administration across campus. The Registrar reports to the Provost and Dean of the College and serves as a member of the Dean’s Council.Strategic Management of Student Academic RecordsSupport the Knox College mission in partnership with students, faculty, and staff by supporting the implementation of a new student information system (Jenzabar One).Create modern, flexible, and streamlined processes for maintaining accurate records and deploying innovative technologies to adapt to new and old challenges.Promote a student-centered approach, continually improving the effectiveness and quality of services provided and delivering a high quality experience for all members of the diverse Knox community.Provide leadership for the office including an Assistant Registrar and Administrative Assistant. Collaborate with the Office of Admission and the Chief Financial Officer on matters related to enrollment targets, enrollment trends, transfer credit evaluations, and the development of strategies to attract and retain students.Academic Planning, Scheduling, and Course RegistrationMaintain accurate and confidential student records, including registration, grades, transcripts, and academic histories.Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, legal requirements regarding student data privacy, and institutional policies.Collaborate with academic departments and faculty to develop the annual class schedule, coordinate course offerings, and optimize allocation of educational resources.Ensure the schedule meets the needs of students, balances course availability, uses campus classroom spaces efficiently, and supports timely degree completion.Manage a seamless registration process for continuing and incoming students, ensuring accurate and efficient course selection and enrollment.Provide support and guidance to students and academic advisors throughout the registration process.Educational Policies and ComplianceCounsel students on academic rules and regulations, working in partnership with the Associate Dean of the College and other academic and student support offices to ensure full student access to the academic program.Enforce academic rules and regulations, such as degree requirements, course prerequisites, and policies related to major and minor programs.Collaborate with faculty committees and administrative offices to develop and revise academic policies to align with best practices and institutional goals.Work with the Curriculum Committee and Academic Standing Committee to address student academic progress, manage student petitions, and identify trends in grades / incompletes / withdrawals and leave.Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to academic processes.Graduation and Degree AuditOversee the graduation process, ensuring students meet all requirements for degree completion.Conduct degree audits to verify students' progress towards graduation and certify their eligibility to graduate.Participate in planning commencement ceremonies; responsible for accurate awarding of diplomas.
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College Registrar
3 weeks ago
Galesburg, United States Knox College Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionKnox College invites applications for the position of College Registrar. We seek a creative and strategic administrator to lead this key office during a period of dynamic change. The Registrar is responsible for directing the central academic and student information operations. The Registrar leads the development,...