Associate Registrar (7428)

Friends University•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill the Associate Registrar position in Wichita Kansas. The Associate Registrar serves as a key leader within the Office of the University Registrar, providing strategic oversight of academic records, student data integrity, and degree-related systems. This role ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of the University’s academic history while leading core functional areas, including academic standing, transfer credit evaluation, catalog and curriculum systems, and degree audit processes. In collaboration with the University Registrar, the Associate Registrar plays a critical role in policy implementation, system optimization, and cross-campus collaboration to support student success. This position also provides direct supervision of professional staff and serves as the primary operational lead in the absence of the Registrar. Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and occasionally extend to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Occasional additional evening and/or weekend hours may be required/requested. Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all. Equal Opportunity Employer Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education student records and registration
Minimum of three years managerial and supervisory experience
Experience using a Student Information System, Degree Audit software, and Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required; experience with Banner and Degree Works preferred
Working knowledge of the admissions, registration, and student enrollment process, and how it applies to undergraduate and graduate education programs
Ability to maintain confidential information in accordance with FERPA and University Policy is required
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Banner student information system and Degree Works preferred
Master’s degree preferred
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required
Strong customer service orientation is required
Familiarization with certifying VA benefits, credit transfer, application processes, and programming/scribing software (degree audit) preferred