College Registrar

Job Competency

Diversity & Inclusion

Data Interpretation & Application

Leadership & Management

This position has the opportunity to be based at any of our three campuses: Boulder County Campus (Longmont, CO), Larimer Campus (Fort Collins, CO) or Westminster Campus (Westminster, CO).

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Who You Are

As the College Registrar, you serve in a key leadership role playing a critical part in shaping the academic experience of every student. You will be responsible for managing all facets of student records, enrollment, registration, and the progression and conferral of degrees. Your role will ensure strict compliance with institutional policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards, while driving a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration. Navigating a complex system of colleges, you will leverage your organizational expertise to streamline operations and actively contribute to the institution’s overarching goals of enhancing student success, improving retention, and fueling enrollment growth.

This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and will need to travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

SALARY: $86,700-$91,035 annually

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.

BENEFITS: For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of April 13, 2025. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the College Registrar.

Primary Duties

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Provide strategic leadership for the Registrar’s Office, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in service.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with academic, administrative, and enrollment management and student success teams to advance institutional goals and student success.
• Supervise, mentor, and support staff, fostering a high-performing team environment that prioritizes equity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with system-wide colleagues to align goals, share best practices, and drive consistent retention strategies.
  
  

Collaboration and Process Improvement

• Lead cross-functional teams to improve processes, streamline workflows, and enhance the student experience.
• Work closely with faculty, advisors, IT, and other key stakeholders to align academic and administrative processes with student success initiatives.
• Promote a culture of innovation by proactively identifying opportunities for system-wide improvements.
• Represent the Registrar’s Office in system-level committees and initiatives to align policies and support institutional goals.
  
  

Strategic Communication

• Serve as the primary institutional authority on policies and procedures related to student records and registration, ensuring consistent and clear communication across the college and system.
• Act as a liaison between academic and administrative departments to ensure alignment and transparency in processes and decision-making.
• Clearly communicate complex policies and technical processes to internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff, in a concise and accessible manner.
• Provide training and resources to faculty, staff, and students to enhance their understanding of registration, records, and scheduling processes.
  
  

Accountability and Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate data and reports to internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making and accountability.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Registrar’s Office operations, setting measurable goals and tracking progress.
• Promote transparency and accountability in all processes to build trust among students, faculty, and staff.
  
  

Registration, Technology and Systems Management

• Manage student registration processes, ensuring smooth planning, troubleshooting, and continuous enhancement of the registration experience. Work closely with the Academic services and operations departments to maintain the academic course schedule, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the institution’s priorities.
• Analyze data and trends to recommend improvements that support enrollment growth and student progression.
• Lead the administration of Ellucian Banner and related systems, ensuring optimal functionality and seamless integration with other platforms.
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to implement system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency.
• Utilize technology to enhance workflows, improve the student and staff experience, and ensure data integrity.
  
  

Supervision

• Supervise the Associate Registrars and their teams, setting clear expectations and fostering a supportive team culture.
• Drive efficiency and high-quality service delivery through effective accountability structures and professional development.
  
  

Records Management and Compliance

• Manage the maintenance, security, and integrity of student academic records, ensuring compliance with FERPA, accreditation standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures related to student records, registration, transcripts, and degree audits.
• Ensure accurate reporting of student data to internal stakeholders and external agencies, including state and federal entities.
  
  

Required Competencies

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Champions equity through reducing or eliminating barriers within departmental practices, policies and processes. Uses an equity lens to guide decisions.
• Commitment to Values: Demonstrates leadership and collaborative behaviors and actions that support FRCC values. Promotes an environment where equity creates opportunities for all students to achieve their educational goals.
• Student Success Focus: Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support a student-first culture.
• Change Catalyst: Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches when addressing problems and opportunities.
• Strategic Planning: Develops a vision for the future and creates a culture in which long-range goals can be achieved. Ensures that contributions to the strategic plan are rooted in equity-mindedness and student success.
• Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Consensus Building: Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve goals.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with individuals with different backgrounds; ability to communicate in a way that is consistent, competent, persuasive and confident while choosing words carefully and articulates expectations clearly.
• Team Building: Ability to convince a group of people to work towards a goal.
• Motivation: Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach goals and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Dynamic Mindset: Focus on building resilience in employees, promote innovation and creativity, and foster a commitment to professional growth.
• Collaboration: Willingness to work with colleagues across departments, specifically when job processes are integrated to strategically focus on ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness for students.
• Data Analysis: Uses data as a key component to assess performance towards goals supporting student success; uses data to determine current trends and issues and predict future impacts to the students and/or college. Plans for the future.
• Relationship Building: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive and respectful working relationships with students, staff, and faculty.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Coaches and/or mentors direct reports and emerging leaders within the college. Willingness to share personal experience to guide their growth; seeks coaching to continue own personal growth.
• Evaluation for Improvement: Reviews evaluations of programs and services and seeks ways to improve performance where data reveals that achievement is not on track. Implements changes and reassess; willingness to phase out programs and services that are not relevant to current and future needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a Registrar’s Office or related field, preferably in a system of colleges.
• Expertise in Ellucian Banner or similar student information systems, with a proven track record of implementing system improvements.
• Strong understanding of FERPA, accreditation requirements, and other regulations impacting student records.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and prioritize competing demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
  
  

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

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