University Registrar

Position Details
University of Colorado Denver
Official Title: Executive Director
Working Title: University Registrar
FTE: Full-time 1.0 (100%) FTE Hybrid
Salary Range: $115000 - $120000
Position # Requisition #39695
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at Office of the Registrar serves as the institutional authority on academic records curriculum and course administration registration grading transfer credit evaluation degree audit veteran and military educational benefits certification non-traditional education programs and academic policy implementation. The office plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the academic record while delivering efficient student-centered services that support enrollment persistence and timely degree completion.

The University Registrar provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all functions related to academic records registration curriculum administration course scheduling veteran and military-connected student educational benefits certification transfer and degree audit and registrar systems. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management the Registrar serves as the universitys chief steward of the academic record and a key partner in advancing enrollment persistence and completion goals.

This role balances policy leadership systems strategy compliance oversight and service excellence ensuring academic operations are accurate compliant scalable and aligned with institutional priorities. The Registrar collaborates closely with academic leadership faculty governance enrollment partners and information technology to modernize processes improve data integrity and enhance the student experience.

University Registrar:
What you will do:

Operational Leadership Risk & Resource Management

• Provide strategic oversight of the Registrars Office budget staffing models and resource allocation.
• Establish and monitor service standards performance metrics and operational benchmarks.
• Identify and mitigate operational compliance and data integrity risks to ensure audit readiness.
• Lead large-scale change initiatives impacting academic operations and registrar services.
• Manage external vendor relationships and system partnerships related to registrar functions.

Strategy & Change Management

• Lead and develop a multi-layered Registrars Office team fostering accountability collaboration and service excellence.
• Establish clear performance expectations metrics and professional development pathways.
• Drive modernization initiatives aligned with institutional enrollment and student success strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to enrollment and academic leadership on academic operations and policy matters.
• Provide analysis and projected effects of proposed State and Federal legislation.

Academic Records & Policy Stewardship

• Serve as the institutional authority on academic records grading registration and degree conferral.
• Interpret implement and ensure compliance with academic policies FERPA and accreditation standards.
• Partner with Faculty Assembly deans and academic leadership on curriculum catalog and policy changes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of transcripts enrollment certifications and official academic records.
• Partner with legal counsel concerning subpoenas and other legal matters.

Registration Curriculum & Scheduling Operations

• Oversee course scheduling registration processes and academic calendar administration.
• Ensure registration policies and timelines support enrollment persistence and student success.
• Collaborate with colleges/schools to optimize scheduling efficiency and classroom utilization.
• Lead continuous improvement of registration-related processes and service delivery.

Transfer Credit Degree Audit & Academic Progress

• Provide strategic oversight of transfer credit evaluation and articulation implementation.
• Ensure timely accurate application of transfer work and degree audit rules.
• Partner with advising academic units and student success teams to reduce credit loss and time to degree.
• Use data to identify barriers and opportunities related to progression and completion.

Registrar Systems Data & Reporting

• Provide executive oversight of student information systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) degree audit and registrar technologies.
• Partner with OIT and Enrollment Management on system enhancements integrations and automation.
• Ensure data accuracy reporting integrity and compliance with institutional and external reporting requirements.
• Leverage analytics to inform decision-making and operational improvements.

Veterans Benefits Certification & Compliance Oversight

• Provide institutional oversight for Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits certification ensuring compliance with federal state and Department of Veterans Affairs regulations.
• Supervise and support a dedicated Veterans Benefits Certification team ensuring timely accurate and compliant processing of certifications.
• Partner closely with Military & Veteran Services the Bursars Office Financial Aid and academic units to ensure coordinated service delivery and accurate enrollment and billing information.
• Establish and maintain compliant processes for enrollment verification tuition and fee reporting adjustments and reconciliations related to VA benefits.
• Identify assess and mitigate compliance and audit risks related to veterans educational benefits and reporting.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education or university institution academic records registrar office or another academic operational unit.
• Three (3) years of direct leadership experience managing professional staff and complex operations.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying academic policy and FERPA regulations.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree in Higher Education Public Administration Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in a large complex or public research university environment.
• Demonstrated success leading systems implementations or large-scale process redesign.
• Experience partnering with faculty governance and academic leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Academic records management registration curriculum and degree audit practices.
FERPA accreditation standards and higher education compliance requirements at both the State and Federal level.
Transcript standards and document retention standards according to national guidelines as established by AACRAO.
Knowledge of and adherence to the Standards of Professional Practice as published by AACRAO.
Business process design and process mapping.
Strategic planning and operational execution.
Data-informed decision-making and performance management.
Complex problem-solving and process improvement.
Lead through influence across academic and administrative partners.
Translate policy into clear operational practices.
Manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
Conduct historical and current-state research to form a basis for decision making.
Adapt and excel in a continuously changing higher education environment.
Conduct productive meetings where all voices and opinions are considered.
Strategic thinker with strong judgment.
Collaborative solutions-oriented leadership style.
Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.

Conditions of Employment

• Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
• This position is primarily campus-based and requires an on-site presence five (5) days per week. Limited remote work may be approved on an occasional basis subject to operational needs and supervisor approval.

Mental Physical and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods stand and walk occasionally reach with hands and arms use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity experience education specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: Total Compensation Calculator: Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by May:59PM MST. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply please visit: and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Ryan Grodman .

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational clinical research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must therefore consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.