University Registrar

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The University Registrar provides strategic and operational leadership for all functions of the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), supporting the institution’s mission through the effective management of academic records, registration services, and academic policy implementation to support compliance and advance student success. The position ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of student records while partnering closely with academic leaders, administrative units, and information technology teams to support institutional goals related to enrollment, retention, and graduation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in a registrar’s office or similar academic administrative unit.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex academic data systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of FERPA and experience applying academic policy in a higher education setting.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all administrative and operational functions of the Office of the University Registrar.
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and compliance with state, federal, and institutional policies.
• Ensure academic records are securely maintained and compliant with FERPA and all regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor staff to ensure delivery of high quality services aligned with institutional goals.
• Provide leadership for academic records management, registration processes, course scheduling, and classroom optimization.
• Collaborate with academic units to support course planning and ensure timely publication of academic calendars and catalogs.
• Maintain and improve data infrastructure to ensure accuracy across student records and course systems.
• Advise academic leadership on policy interpretation, implementation, and compliance.
• Develop and recommend policies for academic records, registration, curriculum processing, and academic standing.
• Serve as an ex-officio member on major academic governance committees.
• Align academic administrative processes with information systems to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and IT partners to ensure system functionality supports academic operations, including registration, degree audit, and records management.
• Evaluate needs and implement technology-based solutions to streamline academic workflows.
• Provide timely communication and guidance to students, faculty, department chairs, and academic leaders.
• Produce reports and data extracts to support academic decision-making and institutional planning.
• Participate in campus-wide initiatives related to enrollment management and student success.
• Direct the planning and execution of all university commencement exercises and credential issuance.
• Maintain active engagement with regional and national professional organizations to stay current on best practices and emerging trends in records management, technology, and student success.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees