Associate Dean and Registrar
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$ 89594 - 111933
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Job Description
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary:
The Registrar will provide unified leadership over both the traditional undergraduate (TUG) and graduate and professional studies (GPS) records teams ensuring consistent policies and practices within each area. The Registrar will report to the Vice Provost for Academic Administration and will be expected to foster a collaborative service-minded culture as well as to plan organize and manage all functions related to the Oce of Records. The Registrars primary function is to serve as the ocial authorized keeper of PLNUs student records. The responsibilities of this position are to participate in directing appropriate improvements of academic records processes workow and their automation in both the TUG and GPS contexts. This position is also responsible for the consistency and clarity of transfer guidelines and articulation agreements appropriate for each context along with certication for active military and veteran benets. This individual is responsible for articulating and maintaining accurate degree progress reports for all learners based on program and catalog addition the Registrar will oversee the clearance process for participation in commencement exercises and ensure the performance of grad checks and readiness for degree conferral. The Registrar oversees stang for both TUG and GPS Records.Salary:
Pay range $89594 - $111933
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidates experience education skills and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.
Internal Classification: Career Track - Manager Job Level - 5
Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all registrar functions: registration and registration data course scheduling transcripts grades conferrals records maintenance diploma distribution FERPA compliance and National Student Clearinghouse and IPEDS reporting as necessary.
- Thorough knowledge of the University catalogs curriculum degree requirements and regulations policies and procedures for both TUG and GPS contexts and be able to communicate and interpret verbally and in writing to advise students and respond to inquiries.
- Interpret academic policies of the University and make recommendations for policy changes while ensuring adherence to policy and regulatory requirements
- Participate in the development of PLNU policies and practices as related to the processes for all pre-evaluations learner tracking and advising reports
- Ensure the management and maintenance of the integrity of academic records
- Provides guidance in curriculum and program development; collects and analyzes critical data;
- Promotes data-informed strategic planning decision-making and technology-based solutions.
- Oversees the identification of candidates for academic honors as well as students who have non-satisfactory academic progress
- Preparation and management of the university catalog
- Serve and/or lead university committees that support the goals and objectives of PLNU
- Collaborates with all constituents of PLNU within TUG and GPS: Academic units Student Success Financial Services Enrollment and Information Technology
- Manage and control established and new articulation/transfer agreements for the TUG and GPS contexts
- Establish guidelines for participation in and coordination of yearly commencement exercises
- Develop yearly strategic and operational plans for the Registrar team in collaboration with the Universitys strategic plan
- Oversees training development and maintenance of procedure manuals regulations and systems within the Records office
- Oversees NCAA Division II academic requirements and policies for eligibility reporting and updates to the PLNU Compliance Manual academic sections
- Monitors and verifies student enrollment data essential for official internal and external reporting related to academic and student records including the National Student Clearinghouse auditors and accreditors as needed
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Collaborative and solutions orientated approach to problem solving
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a team-based fast-paced atmosphere
- Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures in a complex university setting
- Ability to be proactive take ownership of assigned responsibilities and work with little supervision
- A positive cooperative Christ-like attitude supportive of the University and its mission
- Demonstrated abilities in change management
- Currency with trends issues and best practices in Traditional Undergraduate and Graduate/Adult records
- Demonstrated leadership of multiple teams
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals across diverse areas of the university
- Ability to quickly learn and use the technology platforms used by the university
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent team management skills
- Detail-oriented customer service and compliance-focused
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience / Education
- Christian Commitment: Vital Christian faith and lifestyle
- Supportive of the mission and purpose of PLNU
- Masters degree required
- Supervisory experience and track record of office leadership in higher education
- 7 years of experience in higher education administration
Desired Experience / Education
- 10 years experience in higher education (Student Records and Academic Advising preferred)
- Preference is given to individuals who have had leadership experience in both traditional undergraduate and graduate records contexts
- Demonstrated experience managing change
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple teams
Mental Demands
- Ability to engage in critical thinking exercise independent judgment set priorities and solve problems
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to learn and retain information
- Possesses a genuine commitment to service
- Strong organizational skills initiative creativity high level of productivity and flexibility
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently
Physical Demands
This position typically includes the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand walk and sit for extended periods of time
- Sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read words and numbers
- Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Technologies
- GoogleApps / Gmail (desired)
- Oce applications softwareMicrosoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel (required)
- Data analysis using spreadsheet tools (desirable)
- Presentation preparation software
BENEFITS
Benefits include health dental tuition benefits for employee and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per year.
In addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel monthly lunches and a robust wellness program.
This job description provides general guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and PLNU reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the University may deem appropriate.
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
