University Registrar

Wentworth Institute of Technology•Boston, MA

11d

About The Position

Wentworth Institute of Technology seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking University Registrar. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Registrar is a key Academic Affairs leader with strategic and operational oversight of academic records, registration, curriculum and catalog administration, transfer credit evaluation, degree audit, graduation certification, scheduling support, compliance, academic systems, and related academic operations. As steward of the institution’s academic infrastructure, the Registrar ensures the integrity of academic information and partners with faculty, academic leaders, and administrative colleagues to translate institutional priorities, curricular decisions, and academic policies into effective systems, processes, and services that support student success. The Registrar will lead technology-enabled transformation and modernization of academic operations, streamline workflows, strengthen data governance, and support a seamless, student-centered academic experience. The institution is implementing Stellic for degree audit, academic planning, transfer credit evaluation, and registration support, while enhancing its Banner student information system and broader academic technology ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine registrar expertise with organizational leadership, technological sophistication, and collaborative partnership-building. The role includes developing and mentoring staff, supporting shared governance, navigating change, and creating sustainable processes that advance institutional goals. The University Registrar will help build organizational capacity, strengthen academic operations, and contribute to Wentworth’s continued success in applied, experiential, and career-focused education.

Requirements

Deep registrar expertise.
Strong organizational leadership.
Technological sophistication.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships across a complex institution.
Ability to develop and mentor staff, support shared governance, navigate change, and create sustainable processes.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Understanding of how effective academic operations contribute to student success and institutional effectiveness.
Applications should include a resume and a letter of interest as separate PDF documents.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational oversight for academic records, registration, curriculum and catalog administration, transfer credit evaluation, degree audit, graduation certification, scheduling support, compliance, academic systems, and related academic operations.
Ensure the integrity of academic information.
Partner with faculty, academic leaders, and administrative colleagues to translate institutional priorities, curricular decisions, and academic policies into effective systems, processes, and services.
Lead technology-enabled transformation and modernization of academic operations.
Streamline workflows and strengthen data governance practices.
Support a seamless, student-centered academic experience.
Develop and mentor staff.
Support shared governance and navigate institutional change effectively.
Create sustainable processes that advance institutional goals.
Build organizational capacity and strengthen academic operations.