Director of Records, Graduate and Professional Studies
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70304 - 70791
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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:
PLNU is seeking a collaborative and strategic Director of Records for Graduate & Professional Studies to lead all aspects of student registration and academic records operations. This role provides leadership for records compliance registration systems academic policy execution and student lifecycle processes while building strong partnerships across the University. The Director will oversee a high-impact team that supports students from admission through degree conferral with excellence integrity and care.Provide dependable and professional in-person administrative and student support.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement working both in-person and remotely.
Salary:
Pay range $ 70304 - $70791
Actual salary offered is determined by the candidates experience education skills and other factors including internal equity and university funding resources.
Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
What Were Looking For:
Extensive experience in university academic records registration and FERPA compliance
Proven leadership experience managing professional staff in a higher education environment
Strong knowledge of degree audits transcript evaluation graduation clearance and academic policy
Experience with student information systems and reporting tools (Workday experience is a plus)
Demonstrated ability to translate institutional priorities into operational plans
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive improvement
Collaborative leadership style with strong relationship-building skills across campus
Knowledge and experience working with a diverse population is preferred
What Youll Be Doing:
Lead all Graduate and Professional Studies records and registration operations including transcripts degree conferral enrollment verification academic status changes and graduation eligibility
Serve as the official custodian of University academic records for Graduate and Professional Studies ensuring accuracy integrity security and regulatory compliance
Supervise and develop Records staff providing leadership coaching and performance management
Oversee grade processing changes and incomplete grade monitoring in partnership with faculty and academic leadership
Manage academic scheduling for Graduate and Professional Studies programs and additional campuses
Lead production of the academic calendar catalog course schedules and sub-sessions
Partner with Academic Affairs Student Financial Services Financial Aid Admissions Advising IT and Student Success to ensure seamless student processes
Oversee federal and National Student Clearinghouse reporting and compliance
Respond to subpoenas and legal requests for student records in coordination with University legal counsel
Maintain current knowledge of federal regulations best practices and emerging technologies in academic records and registration
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
Minimum of five years of professional experience in post-secondary records registration or a closely related field including supervisory responsibility
Demonstrated leadership organizational and operational management experience
Extensive knowledge of FERPA and federal regulations governing academic records
Strong planning communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead complex processes with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
Physical Requirements:
Work is primarily sedentary and may require sitting standing bending or stooping for extended periods of time
Use of computer equipment including keyboard mouse and monitor
Vision to read documents email and reports on paper and computer monitor
Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed
Ability to travel to multiple campus sites in San Diego County
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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:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Point Loma Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college. Its main campus is located on the oceanfront in San Diego, California, United States.
