Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions ¿ and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.
CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.
Office Of Registrar
The Assistant Registrar is responsible for assisting the University Registrar with maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and security of student academic records. Ensures the administration of quality customer-oriented services. Participates in the planning, development, maintenance, and enhancements of policies, processes and workflows. Serves as a key resource to faculty and administrative officers regarding student information and policies. The Assistant Registrar has authority over the Office of the Registrar in the absence of the University Registrar.
Operation Administration: Supervises daily operations of the Office of the Registrar. Ensures compliance with university, state, federal and accrediting bodies policies. Collaborate with others to research, resolve and recommend action for problems and questions that arise concerning students' records. Helps interpret and enforce academic policies and regulations of the University.
System Administration and Technical Lead: Serves as lead for Banner upgrade testing. Evaluates and changes practices and processes for efficiency and to benefit students.
Supervision/Leadership: Provides leadership to the Office of the Registrar and assists with hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating. Serve on University or system wide committees and workgroups as appropriate. Represents and leads office in absence of Registrar.
Other: Provides professional and timely responses to students, faculty and staff inquiries. Works as part of the Office of the Registrar team and serves as support for events and activities such as orientation, commencement, Discovery Days, and others as required. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.; Excellent customer service skills.; Excellent oral and written communication skills.; Strong motivation and high standard for excellence.; Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.; Minimum three years' experience in an Office of the Registrar, Enrollment, or Academic Advising.; Extensive working knowledge of Banner Student Information System.; Experience with strategic planning.
Preferred Qualifications include: Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.; Knowledge of SQL preferred.; Previous supervisory experience preferred.
The annualized salary range for this position is $45,842- $50,198 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to student records - FERPA.; Knowledge of University System of Georgia policies and procedures. Ability to be proactive and flexible.; Ability to supervise staff including developing work plans and assignments, instructing staff on procedures and policies, monitoring staff performance, and conducting annual performance appraisals based on the staff member¿s goals for the evaluation period.; Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, faculty, students, parents, and students.; Ability to perform detailed and complex work tasks accurately and efficiently.; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty and others.; Ability to speak in public.; Ability to de-escalate situations.; Ability to use discretion with confidential information.; Autonomy and independent judgement.; Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.; Ability to analyze data and information in making decisions and solving problems.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stephanie Speer, University Registrar, via email at [email protected].
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom .
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
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