JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Registrar

POSITION SUMMARY

COKER UNIVERSITY seeks an experienced, student-oriented administrator to serve as UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR. The University Registrar provides management and leadership for all administrative, technical, and operational functions of the Office of the Academic Records. As Coker University's guardian of all academic records, the University Registrar is responsible for a service-oriented structure in support of all academic programs at the university, ensuring that all components work together effectively. This leader serves in various capacities on college-wide committees, consults regularly with faculty committees and the Faculty Senate, promotes a university-wide perspective, and works effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external organizations, while keeping abreast of emerging practices in higher education. This is a full-time, 12-month position with competitive salary and benefits reporting to the Provost.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students
• Facilitating effective student registration
• Building secure student data files and setting policy and procedure for their responsible use
• Overseeing the updating of curriculum information in the system, including maintaining accurate program and course data
• Maintaining up-to-date course schedules, catalogs, final examination schedules, and academic calendars
• Managing efficient use of classrooms
• Supervising and maintaining software or technical tools used for academic records management
• Ensuring coordinated communications and services for prospective and entering transfer students
• Overseeing graduation and certification of baccalaureate/master's/doctorate degrees, degree verification, and the production of official transcripts and diplomas
• Advising students, faculty, and staff on academic policies
• Interpreting and helping enforce policies and regulations of the university, including FERPA
• Supervising Office of Academic Records staff, working collaboratively across divisions, and serving on the Academic Council.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership, vision, and analytical skills to ensure exceptional student services while upholding the academic policies and regulations of the university and safeguarding the integrity and security of all academic records.
• Leadership and management skills with the ability to enlist the cooperation of individuals at all levels
• High level of organization and the ability to multitask

EDUCATION

• Master's degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Two or more years of supervisory experience in a higher education setting preferred
• Previous experience with a student information system preferred (i.e. Colleague, Banner, Jenzabar, Workday, etc.)

Applications should include

• a cover letter

• curriculum vitae

• statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion

• copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate)

• complete contact information for three professional references

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

University Standard Service and Excellence Expectations

Coker's standards of service and excellence to the campus and community is an institutional priority for the university. We pride ourselves in our customer service, communication, and availability to our stakeholders and employees through efficient response times, detailed information, and professionalism.

Coker University readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Located in Hartsville, SC, Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Coker University, in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, veterans or military status, or against individuals with disabilities, medical condition, or other legally protected classifications in the areas of employment, admission, financial aid or access to educational or extracurricular programs, activities or facilities.