Position Description
Jasper Central is the department at Manhattan University that
brings together the essential services of Financial Aid, Registrar,
and Student Accounts / Bursar in one convenient location on campus
to provide students with a seamless and efficient experience.
The Associate Registrar provides leadership for the University’s
degree audit, graduation certification, transcript evaluation, and
academic records functions. Reporting to the University Registrar,
this position ensures the integrity of academic records while
overseeing processes that support timely degree completion and
compliance with institutional academic policies.
Serving as a liaison to academic schools, faculty, and advisors on
matters related to graduation eligibility, transfer credit, and
curriculum requirements, the Associate Registrar works
collaboratively to resolve complex student records issues, improve
operational processes, and maintain the accuracy of the
University’s academic records.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote
position.
Job Responsibilities
Degree Audit Administration:
- Review complex degree audit exceptions and collaborate with
academic departments to resolve curriculum-related issues.
Monitor degree audit processes to ensure consistent application
of academic policies.
Graduation Certification:
- Oversee the review and certification of undergraduate and
graduate degree candidates.
- Ensure graduation eligibility is evaluated accurately and in
accordance with University academic requirements.
Academic Records Management:
- Maintain the integrity, accuracy, and security of student
academic records in compliance with institutional, state, and
federal regulations, including FERPA.
- Ensure academic record maintenance supports institutional
reporting and student success initiatives.
Policy and Process Management:
- Develop, document, and maintain procedures governing degree
audits, graduation certification, transfer credit evaluation, and
academic record maintenance.
Collaboration and Student Support:
- Serve as a resource for academic advisors, department chairs,
deans, and other University offices regarding graduation
requirements, degree audits, and complex student record
issues.
- Work collaboratively across academic and administrative units
to support timely student progression and degree completion.
- Represent the Office of the Registrar on University committees
and initiatives related to academic policy, curriculum
implementation, and student success.
Leadership:
- Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to Registrar staff
responsible for degree audits, graduation processing, and academic
records.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and
continuous process improvement within the Office of the
Registrar.
- Assist the University Registrar with strategic planning, policy
implementation, and operational initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- Five + years of progressively responsible experience in a
college or university registrar’s office or a related academic
administration environment.
- Demonstrated experience with degree audits, graduation
certification, transfer credit evaluation, and academic records
management.
- Working knowledge of student information systems and reporting
tools, preferably Banner and Degree Works.
- Thorough understanding of academic regulations, curriculum
structures, and FERPA requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
academic leadership, and administrative partners.
- Experience supervising professional staff and managing
operational processes in a higher education setting.