Registrar

Official (SCO) for students who receive education benefits through the US Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA).

Relying on well-developed analytical, communication, and
technology skills, this individual provides leadership and overall management of office operations; serves as primary liaison to certain
college-wide committees; implements and interprets academic policies; leads in process evaluation and improvement; and performs other duties
as assigned. The Registrar supervises the Records and Institutional Research team and is responsible for maintaining a high level of ethical
and professional standards, and for developing widespread relationships on campus. This position reports directly to the Provost and Dean of
the College.

This position works on-site in Jackson, MS with regular office hours from 8:00am - 4:30pm with a one-hour unpaid
lunch break.

Job Duties

College-Wide Responsibilities

• Serve as the College's
  Chief Data Officer and lead institutional data governance and data quality initiatives.
• Serve as the College's chief FERPA
  officer.
• Support students and faculty in academic processes.
• Provide management and strategic direction of the Office of
  Records and Institutional Research.
• Serve on faculty and college-wide committees as assigned.
• Manage and monitor office
  budgets.
• Create Future academic Calendars
• Process grades and release transcripts.
• Process Academic
  Standing
• Assist with Commencement Planning
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Records Specific
Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and management of activities and
  systems related to academic records, student registration, academic advising and scheduling, and the college catalogs.
• Oversee the
  curriculum and academic standards and policies of the College, ensuring that faculty legislation on curriculum and academic policies and
  regulations are implemented fairly and in a timely and consistent manner; graduation requirements are interpreted and warranted exceptions
  re made carefully; and academic regulations are administered intelligently.
• Oversee the development of each term's course offerings,
  including confirming faculty qualification and course loads, ensuring offerings meet student needs, and utilize learning spaces
  effectively.
• Coordinate exchange programs and other inter-institutional academic relationships in coordination with the
  Provost.
• Oversee editing and production of the college's catalogs in coordination with the Director of
  Communications.
• Monitor NCAA academic eligibility in consultation with the Athletics Director.

Office-Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the Institutional Research Analyst to conduct analyses to support college planning,
  enrollment management, program review and assessment, summarizing interpretations from data and presenting findings in a coherent,
  comprehensive format.
• Assist in accreditation efforts through data analysis, including editing/writing responses, and project
  planning for Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).

Qualifications

• Master's
  degree or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Minimum of five or more years in data management or a related
  field.
• Previous experience in higher education a plus.
• Proven experience in creating queries to gather data. (Experience
  with SQL and/or SAP Business Objects a plus.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and software to support Registrar functions and
  Institutional Research functions, such as Ellucian Colleague and statistical analysis software.
• Proficiency in data entry standards,
  data analysis, report design and creation, database use, and process development/evaluation.
• Ability to set strategic goals and then
  develop and execute realistic implementation plans while multitasking and ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• Excellent work ethic,
  critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within records and
  registration offices as well as institutional research offices.
• Collaborative and collegial team member who demonstrates a
  commitment to customer service and communicates clearly with a broad range of stakeholders, including faculty, staff and
  students.
• Work pleasantly and professionally with a wide variety of people and model embracing diversity.

Physical & Availability Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manual
  dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 15 pounds without assistance

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit a current resume, a letter of interest and
three professional references to yatesjl@millsaps.edu. No phone calls please.