25-79 - Associate Registrar for Systems and Operations (MAN180)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Posted: 10-Jan-25
Location: West Chester University
Internal Number: 4784365
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania?s Office of the Registrar invites applicants for the position of Associate Registrar for Systems and Operations (MAN 180).
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President & University Registrar, the Associate Registrar for Systems and Operations oversees the technical aspects of student record management including implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the student information systems (SIS) and collaborates to develop and support new initiatives to improve customer service, efficiency, and staff development. This position also provides leadership, training, and technical support in the daily operations of the Office of the Registrar.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent project management and leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline driven, and team environment.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with the Office of the Registrar, Academic and Enterprise Systems, and other campus partners to develop, improve, and streamline registration and student records processes in registrar systems including Banner, Argos, DegreeWorks, and OnBase
Serve as a functional lead for the Banner Student Information System (SIS)
Support office staff with operational updates to SIS and other office systems
Support report building (Argos) and Degree Audit (DegreeWorks)
Support registration processes, upgrades and testing, and training of staff
Manage the Office of the Registrar production calendar and monitor deliverables and deadlines
Lead preparation timeline for each registration cycle and support system set up
Assist in the planning and development of staff training, development opportunities, and retreats
Proactively monitor student records to identify and correct inaccurate data
Assist in the development of internal documentation for Banner processes and procedures
Coordinate with other offices including Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar, and The Graduate School to support system needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Bachelor?s degree
Two years of system project management experience
Two years of higher education, enrollment, or Registrar's Office experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Registrar practices and procedures
Master?s degree
Experience using student information systems/applications including Banner, Argos, DegreeWorks, ProcessMaker, OnBase, 25Live, Parchment, Comply/Act 48, and CourseLeaf
West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.