Registrar

Cornell College•Mt Vernon, IA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cornell College is hiring a full-time Registrar to lead and coordinate registrar office activities, including student registration, academic regulations, academic records, course schedules and publications, and communication of academic information to the campus community. The Registrar also contributes to student success and retention efforts and to the evaluation and enhancement of the academic program. The role works closely with Academic Affairs, academic departments, Assistant Registrars, Admissions Operations, Student Life, Information Technology, Institutional Effectiveness, faculty committees, and other campus partners. It includes evaluating transfer credits, advising students on academic policies and appeals, auditing degrees, supporting course-sharing partnerships, overseeing the college Catalogue, and ensuring compliance with student-record privacy requirements. Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa, known for its Ingenuity curriculum and One Course At A Time schedule. The position is campus-based, with the possibility of some regular remote work. Work is performed primarily while seated in an office environment.

Requirements

Advanced degree, or a commensurate combination of work and experience in higher education.
Three years of experience in higher education.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally in a variety of situations, in person, by telephone, and in writing.
Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of, or interest in acquiring expertise in, federal regulations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and Title IV financial aid.
Knowledge of Student Information Systems, degree management platforms, and related technologies used in higher education.

Responsibilities

Organize, coordinate, and announce the course schedule in consultation with the Office of Academic Affairs, working with departments to balance courses across terms.
Coordinate student registration in collaboration with Assistant Registrars.
Evaluate transfer credits and determine advanced credit for new matriculants and transfer students.
Collaborate with the Director of Admissions Operations to provide degree audits for prospective transfer students.
Coordinate and oversee consortium partnerships for course sharing and transfer credits.
Review Bachelor of Special Studies and Individualized Major proposals, as well as independent study and internship petitions, for conformity with academic regulations.
Conduct degree audits and certify graduate status for commencement.
Counsel and advise students regarding academic policies, regulations, and possible exceptions.
Work with Student Life regarding students struggling academically and support students with documented disabilities.
Serve on appropriate retention-related committees.
Serve as co-chair of the Academic Regulations and Review Committee; serve as an ex officio member of the Academic Programs Committee; and consult with the Faculty Council and the Accreditation Committee and its Curriculum Oversight subcommittee.
Inform students, parents, and advisors about academic warning, probation, and suspension, and advise students about avenues of appeal.
Work with Information Technology staff and campus colleagues to improve access to college data through the Power Campus system.
Oversee production and revision of the Catalogue.
Collaborate with Institutional Effectiveness to prepare and submit required reports.
Ensure college compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act in matters involving student records and grades.
Perform other duties as assigned.