Senior Assistant Registrar, Enrollment Management

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Assistant Registrar, Enrollment Management
Posting Start Date: 5/12/26 Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Play a key leadership role in the Office of the University Registrar by overseeing critical registration, records management, and compliance functions. This position combined operational expertise with strategic responsibilities, focusing on enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and integrity of academic record-keeping and student services. Act as a senior resource to staff, students, and faculty while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. Lead process improvement initiatives, support the implementation of innovative technologies to optimize office operations, and enhance the student experience. This position has the opportunity to work a remote, hybrid schedule.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the management of day-to-day registration and record-management operations within the Office of the University Registrar
• Provide strategic leadership in one or more specialized areas, serving as a senior resource for operational and policy matters.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations related to registration, records, and student privacy.
• Recommend and implement advanced policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Provide strategic oversight for data management practices, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, privacy, and security of student academic records.
• Represent the Office of the University Registrar on university committees and cross-functional teams, driving collaborative initiatives and aligning office operations with university-wide goals.
• Foster partnerships with academic and non-academic departments to support institutional objectives and enhance student services.
• Provide expert consultation and support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external stakeholders on complex issues.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of comprehensive reports for the office, university leadership, and external agencies.
• Develop and implement professional development programs to enhance team performance and support institutional excellence.
• Initiate and lead strategic projects and initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, and align with institutional goals.
• Regularly assess and update office workflows, technologies, and policies to maintain best practices.
• Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

Required Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in Higher Education, including lead or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with student information systems and records management

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Demonstrated expertise in information systems and records management
• Previous PeopleSoft experience, specifically in the realm of class ordering and/or registration
• Previous experience with classroom scheduling
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and organizational abilities

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter and current CV/Resume. The cover letter should outline how your previous experience helps you meet the essential functions of this position.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: up to $68,000 based on candidate's qualifications and experience

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary up to $68,000 based on candidates qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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