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TITLE: Associate Registrar for Transfer and GraduationRemote Type: Hybrid
LOCATION: Goucher College Campus
TIME TYPE: Full time
POSTED DATE: Posted 30+ Days Ago
REQ ID:R-0000000418
Job Description:
The Associate Registrar for Transfer and Graduation will contribute to the functioning of a customer service, solutions-oriented Registrar’s office that serves both undergraduate and graduate students (and their families), faculty, and staff. This Associate Registrar’s focus area will be degree auditing, transfer evaluation and supporting software. The Associate Registrar will provide leadership for conferring degrees and will collaborate with colleagues on commencement planning.
Essential Job Functions:
20 % A. Update academic planning software (DegreeWorks) as curricular changes are made. Enter clearances and substitution/waiver exceptions to ensure that the software accurately reflects student progress toward degree completion.
20 % B. Conduct formative and final degree audits for graduate and undergraduate degrees. Maintain communication with advising staff/faculty and students regarding progress toward degree completion.
20 % C. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions to conduct pre-admission evaluations of transfer and first-year student transfer credit, to include AP, IB, Cambridge, and other credits. Initiate contact with appropriate academic leaders/faculty who need to approve credits for certain aspects of Goucher-specific curriculum. Oversee transfer credit articulation in the student information system and DegreeWorks.
10 % D. Serve on the college’s Commencement Planning Committee and provide assistance with commencement program production; identifying graduating undergraduate and graduate students; and submitting information.
10 % E. Manage communication with diploma vendor for commencement and post-award services. Oversee third-party diploma printing, mailing, and reorder processing.
10 % F. Explore and participate in training related to transfer articulation and degree auditing best practices. Serve as office lead and functional expert on all transfer and degree policy, as enforced by institutional, state, and federal authorities; and support related compliance. Remain apprised of policy, particularly those that promote enhancements to transfer policy and degree audit practices.
Non-Essential Functions:
10 % A. Serve as back-up to the Associate Registrar for Registration and Technology in submitting regular reports to the National Student Clearinghouse.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree.
Preferred: Master’s degree in higher education administration, data analytics, business management, or related field.
Professional Experience:
Required: Two years of experience in a registrar’s office or related higher education unit. Knowledge of FERPA and standard records management and confidentiality practices.
Preferred: Four years of experience in a higher education unit related to degree planning or transfer issues. Experience working with academic planning software (such as DegreeWorks, ARTSYS, or similar transfer-supportive software/processes) and transfer evaluation.
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Pay Range:
$60,300.00-$64,000.00
Job Category:
StaffApplication Instructions:Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit the following application materials (only for external candidates):
Cover Letter
Resume
3 references
Goucher College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA. No Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
Goucher College is committed to increasing the diversity of our community and seeks applicants dedicated to applying principles of equity and inclusion in all areas of the campus community.
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About Goucher CollegeAt Goucher College we are more than just an institution of higher learning. We are a vibrant community of individuals who embrace learning, self-expression, and diversity. Together, our students, staff, and faculty create a community where we feel valued and supported, regardless of our differences.Our Commitments to One Another:As members of the Goucher College community, we hold the following commitments as core:Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, celebrating our differences and learning from one another. When challenges arise, we strive to resolve them through mutual understanding and cooperation. Moreover, we take responsibility for preserving and protecting our environment, both on campus and beyond.Inclusion: Embracing the unique gifts and differences of our community members, we actively seek to include those who may feel marginalized or excluded.Communication: We foster open and respectful communication, listening attentively to others and creating safe spaces for dialogue. Through meaningful conversations, we ensure that a diversity of voices is heard and valued.Service and Social Justice: We are dedicated to making positive contributions to our community and beyond, addressing issues of social justice and privilege with compassion and understanding.Responsibility: Recognizing our accountability for our actions, opinions, and beliefs, we strive to uphold the safety and well-being of all members of our community.Invitation to Candidates:Are you someone who thrives in a close-knit, collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for working at a small college that nurtures students to become global changemakers? Are you dedicated to fostering inclusive communities, embracing diversity, and advancing social justice? If so, we invite you to join Goucher College in our mission to create an empowering environment where everyone can thrive. Let's work together to make a positive impact on the campus, in the metropolitan Baltimore communities, and beyond.Find out more about working at Goucher, please visit the human resources site. Read LessPIeff388c06143-25405-34182196
