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Moravian University (www.moravian.edu), the nation’s sixth oldest college institution and the fastest-growing university in the region, seeks an Institutional Registrar. Reporting to the Provost, the Institutional Registrar is responsible for planning, managing, supervising, reporting, and advising on all activities related to academic records, conferral of degrees, course registration, classroom schedules, and related areas.  The Institutional Registrar creates and maintains collaborative working relationships with institutional leadership, faculty, and staff, and supports University programs and policies as established by federal, state, administrative, and academic entities.  The Institutional Registrar supports a student-center office that creates an appropriate balance between ensuring compliance with the implementation of forward-looking practices, moving the registrar’s office to a modern, innovative office serving an increasingly complex university environment.  The registrar acts as a central communication resource for academic and policy information related to student records management.  The Institutional Registrar is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of academic records. This position serves as the institutional registrar for all institutional divisions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise daily operations of the Registrar’s Office.
• Provide & model for registrar’s staff customer service in a timely, collaborative, and collegial manner.
• Exercise fiscal responsibility for the use of departmental budgeted expenditures.
• Provide planning, operations, evaluation, delivery of services and counsel in areas related to Registration. Continuously improve functionality in the office of the registrar to meet the strategic needs of the University.
• Administer published/approved academic policies of the institution and provide administrative perspective as appropriate and maintain the published academic catalog and student information system with approved changes. Proactively suggest changes to policies and procedures to the provost and associate provosts, as well as other appropriate offices or entities.
• Participate in ongoing coordinated processes related to the maintenance, set-up, testing, update, reporting needs and upgrades to the student information system (Jenzabar).
• Responsible for the security, integrity, and accuracy of data that comprises academic records.
• Coordinate with Information Technology (IT) teams to ensure technology systems and tools (e.g., document imaging, digital workflows) are optimized for registrar operations.
• Ensure accurate data collection within the student information system (SIS) for the purposes of reporting and analysis.
• Leverage data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency in record-keeping, registration, course scheduling, and student services.
• Enforce the provision of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and act as the University’s chief compliance officer for FERPA. Manage the release of student records in accordance with AACRAO standards & best practices. Provide training and policy updates to the faculty and other members of the community as needed
• Provide various current RE module reporting needs and term academic standing reports in a timely fashion.
• Produce final approved course and classroom schedules.
• Be an engaged, positive and collaborative partner in the transition from Jenzabar to Oracle.
• Serve as a member of various committees – some as ex-officio — and provide input on academic policies and procedures that could impact committee decisions and recommendations.
• Actively participate in the registrars’ group of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC).
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO:

• Academic records production, maintenance, storage, and security
• Grades and grade changes
• Registration, Drops/Adds, and Withdrawals
• Optimal course scheduling for student success
• Transfer Credit evaluation
• Enrollment verifications and certifications
• Transcript requests and production
• Document imaging of Academic Records
• Certification and degree conferral of Graduates
• Diploma Orders
• Submissions to National Student Clearinghouse and other mandatory or requested reports and submissions
• Web Services for students, maintenance, and operation
• Reviewing, updates, changes or deletion of policies related to Registration and Student Records as approved by committees
• VA certification and reporting
• Hiring and evaluating registrar staff performance, including ongoing training and professional development activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) with progressive experience in a registrar/student services functional capacity within a higher education institution, having served previously as a registrar or associate registrar for at least 3 years
• At least two years of directly supervising a team
• At least three years (or equivalent) experience, background, and/or demonstrated knowledge in non-traditional schedules and offerings (such as PLA), including transcription of such items
• At least one year (or equivalent) experience in working with dual enrollment/ concurrent enrollment programs
• Strong leadership in advocating for both faculty and students through direct and indirect interaction, i.e. procedural and systems development
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Experience managing complex records systems and computer systems development in a registrar’s office or admissions office (specific experience with Peoplesoft preferred)
• Successful supervisory experience in a people-oriented environment
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Moravian University is committed to its mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, it is dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  Vision: A Moravian education is one where students learn through experiential means in order to be producers of new knowledge. Moravian students work together practicing leadership, teamwork, community support, and reflection in order to significantly contribute to a more equitable and just future society.

Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation’s history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University, a master’s comprehensive university, is a member of the New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. The University is also a member of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC), a six-college consortium in the Lehigh Valley.  Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.

Moravian University is being assisted by Hyatt – Fennell, Executive Search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should be submitted via email to Cheryl Hyatt or Jack Calareso at MoravianRegistrar@hyatt-fennell.com. Applications include a letter of interest, a current résumé/cv, and contact information for five professional references, submitted in separate documents. The position will remain open until filled. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

Moravian University aspires to be a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. Deep respect for others is fundamental to the Moravian University community. Moravian University does not discriminate against any person based on actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, use of guide or support animals and/or mechanical aids, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including employment.