University Registrar

About the role

The University Registrar serves as the University's chief steward of academic records and enrollment services and is responsible for the leadership, administration, and operational effectiveness of the Office of the Registrar across all LIU campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all registrar operations across the University, including registration, academic records, grading, degree audit, graduation, transcript services, enrollment verification, and academic scheduling.
• Serve as the University's primary authority on student academic records, registration policies, academic procedures, FERPA compliance, and records management practices.
• Oversee the maintenance, security, integrity, retention, and release of student academic records in accordance with institutional policies and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Direct the implementation and administration of academic policies and procedures related to enrollment, academic standing, progression, degree requirements, and graduation.
• Manage the configuration and maintenance of degree audit systems for all academic programs and oversee the accurate recording of academic exceptions, substitutions, waivers, and curriculum requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the degree clearance and conferral process, including candidate review, verification of degree requirements, conferral of degrees, and issuance of diplomas.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, faculty leadership, and governance bodies to implement approved curriculum changes, academic policies, program requirements, and catalog updates within university systems.
• Facilitate the submission of documentation to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) related to new academic programs, program modifications, and other regulatory matters in collaboration with Academic Affairs.
• Support institutional accreditation activities and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, academic regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the University's liaison to state, federal, and external agencies regarding student records, enrollment reporting, academic compliance, and degree verification.
• Oversee the annual academic catalog production process and ensure the accurate publication of all university catalogs and academic requirements.
• Direct the development and implementation of the academic schedule across all campuses, including course scheduling, classroom utilization, instructional space management, and schedule optimization.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Academic Affairs, and academic departments to support faculty workload management, instructional assignments, and resource planning associated with academic scheduling.
• Serve as the functional owner of the student information system and lead system enhancements, testing, upgrades, workflow automation, and business process improvements in partnership with Information Technology.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and campus partners to modernize registrar operations and improve service delivery through technology-enabled solutions.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of institutional reporting requirements, including federal, state, accreditation, and external agency reporting related to enrollment, degrees, and student records.
• Partner with Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Academic Affairs to support student retention, persistence, progression, graduation, and student success initiatives.
• Certify student-athlete eligibility and collaborate with Athletics to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, institutional, and federal regulations.
• Provide training, guidance, and consultation to university administrators, faculty, and staff regarding academic policies, registration processes, records management, and student information systems.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Registrar's Office staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, professional development, accountability, and student-centered service.
• Represent the Office of the Registrar on university committees, task forces, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, preferably in a registrar’s office.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and other student information systems.
• Strong knowledge of FERPA and other relevant privacy laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Experience with accreditation and compliance processes.
• Experience with academic scheduling and course management.
• Experience with student retention and success initiatives.
• Experience with student athlete eligibility certification.

Preferred:

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
• Experience with digital transformation and technology integration.
• Experience with international student records and compliance.
• Experience with post-secondary education policy and advocacy.

Benefits

LIU Post offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a retirement plan. Additionally, employees have access to wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.

Pay

$80,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.