Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration

Company Description

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers:  the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.

For more than a decade, Augsburg's commitment to intentional diversity has been reflected in the student body as Black, Indigenous and other students of color comprise more than 50% of the student body. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Assistant Registrar for Curriculum and Registration supports the management of the curriculum, registration, customer service, and veteran benefit certification functions of the Registrar's Office. This position requires decision making without direct supervisory input.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partners in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policy, procedure, and short- and long-range strategic planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.
• Anticipates, identifies and thoroughly investigates problems; actively considers and implements solutions in partnership with stakeholders.
• Supports change in business processes, systems and technology; implements systems to maintain student academic records, maintain curriculum records, and schedule courses; supports the storage, security, accuracy, and preservation of academic records in accordance with university policy, accreditation standards, industry best practices, and privacy laws.
• Manages course schedule changes
• Supports the management of the curriculum/course functions, including the undergraduate and graduate catalogs, curriculum records, and course offerings.
• Supports registration functions and implements improvements to meet student and faculty needs.
• Manages the veteran benefit certification functions; certifies benefits; audits records.
• Manages external enrollment and graduation reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in cross-training to support the collective work of the office during peak periods.
• Interprets and enforces academic policy and procedure.
• Performs general office functions and provides direct customer service as needed.
• Trains and supervises work study students as needed.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is an office.
• Sedentary work for long periods at a time. 
• Regular computer and phone use.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least two (2) years full-time relevant experience or equivalent within higher education or similar setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using databases and systems to enter, verify, and update records, and ability to run queries and reports.
• Experience certifying veteran benefits.
• Experience with classroom scheduling or similar project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively communicate curriculum and registration policy.
• Ability to analyze processes for continuous quality improvement, utilizing technology where appropriate.
• Ability to communicate and explain university policies verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to show initiative, work independently, organize workflow, manage multiple projects, and handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with little supervision.
• Ability to reason/analyze, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate patience/understanding.
• Ability to analyze processes for continuous quality improvement, utilizing technology where appropriate. 
• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively communicate curriculum and registration policy.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in the job.  This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. This job description may be revised at any time with or without notice. Revised job descriptions will be provided to staff occupying the role.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please add both a resume and cover letter at time of application, thank you. 

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [email protected].