COLLEGE REGISTRAR

Full time Administrative – Academic and Student Affairs

Location--Nashville, Tennessee

Time type--Full time

Posted on—July 1, 2024

About the Opportunity

The mission of American Baptist College (ABC), a historically Black College with a liberal arts

emphasis, is to educate, graduate, and prepare diverse students for Christian leadership, service, and

develop a rigorous spirit of curiosity that connects theory to praxis, promotes community and inclusion

as well as cultivates habits of life-long learning through continuous self-reflection and self-evaluation.

To accomplish these aims we will teach our students to grow ethically and spiritually by expanding their

vision to include the principles of social justice, equity, advocacy, and leadership in order to build their

analytical and interpretative skills in both faith communities and the broader society.

The Academic and Student Affairs division of American Baptist College invites applications for the

College Registrar. This is a full-time position beginning August 1, 2024. Salary will be commensurate

with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

As the Registrar, you play a significant role in the College’s mission to develop students as

transforming agents in the broader society. In this role, you support the College by providing leadership

and oversight to all aspects of the Office of the Registrar. You play a critical role in the academic and

student affairs operations by effectively managing and maintaining the integrity of all student academic

records, the approved curriculum, the creation and maintenance of course schedules, all areas of student

registration and the recording and reporting of grades, compliance with FERPA regulations, and the

establishment and maintenance of processes for the equitable and consistent administration of policies

and procedures as they relate to registration and academic record keeping. Therefore duties include, but

are not limited to the following:

• Reports to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA).

• Directs all facets of the operations of the Registrar’s Office including student registration and

records, class schedules, instructional space assignments, graduation clearance, and other related

matters.

• Recommends and participates in the development, implementation and enforcement of policies

and procedures regarding permanent records, transcripts, class rosters, credits, grading, and

withdrawal. Responsible for the security, accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of student

records.

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American Baptist College Administrative Posting--Registrar July 1, 2024

• Must keep abreast of operational and reporting trends, regulations, and technology solutions for

improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Registrar’s Office.

• Maintains degree audit system. Certifies all student records related to degree completion,

commencement, and diplomas.

• Develops and publishes major College documents including, but not limited to the academic

calendar, academic catalogue, and class schedules.

• Manages the fiscal affairs of the department, including budget development.

• Provides institutional research via the preparation and maintenance of accurate state and federal

statistical reports such as IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and Petersons. Responsible for

enrollment and degree reporting to the National Student Clearinghouse. Assists with both

internal and external audits

• Provides technical leadership for the College’s system of record, CAMS.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Administration, or other related field.

• Three years of relevant academic administration experience as registrar or closely related

enrollment management professional at a higher education institution.

• Demonstrated experience in registrar/student affairs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Knowledge of principles and practices in registration, records maintenance, and higher

education.

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, curriculum requirements and graduation requirements.

• Ability to work with diverse student groups.

Leadership Competencies:

• Drives ABC mission to support student success.

• Commitment to continuous academic improvement through culturally responsive data.

• Builds internal partnerships with associated areas to advance institutional goals.

Position Type: Administrative

For initial application submit to academicaffairs@abcnash.edu :

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by July 15, 2024 for August 5, 2024 start date

Additional Information:

American Baptist College is a Historically Black College with a liberal arts emphasis. Its mission is to

educate, graduate, and prepare diverse students for Christian leadership, service, and social justice in

the world. The College gives preference in hiring qualified candidates who demonstrate cultural

competence for, commitment to, and connection with the mission it advances and the communities and

congregations it serves. Moreover, the College seeks candidates immersed in the best and emerging

practices in their field for undergraduate education. As an equal opportunity employer, the College

values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect

that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply

and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,

age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.