Registrar
The University of West Georgia is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Registrar.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2008 (negotiable)
This position is being filled because of the retirement of our current Registrar.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Registrar is responsible for management of all functional duties performed in the Registrar's Office as well as general responsibilities for management of the student academic records and registration system. The Registrar is accountable for the security, integrity, and accuracy of academic records and the coordination and implementation of federal, state, University System, and institutional academic policies and procedures. The Registrar provides leadership in the development and implementation of new applications of technology and the enhancement and continual improvement of existing systems, processes, and procedures. This position requires the Registrar to think and act strategically, and be a highly visible leader with a strong sense of organizational vision. The Registrar is responsible for communication and consultation with the campus in order to build and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the external community. The Registrar plays a critical role in Enrollment Management and serves as a member of several campus-level and state-level committees. The Registrar is the campus' primary liaison with the University Systems Office and the Board of Regents on issues related to the academic records and registration system, transfer evaluation issues, and academic calendar issues.
Qualifications:Master's degree in related field required along with three to seven years of progressively responsible experience in successful planning, management, and administration of a comprehensive registrar's office. Experience in the use of complex computerized student information systems required; experience with SunGard/Banner strongly preferred. Successful candidates must possess the following qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge of registrar-related functions and processes; demonstrated ability to lead a large staff and manage a comprehensive office and budget; demonstrated experience and success in implementation of business processes and customer service; strong organizational and strategic planning skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The University: The University of West Georgia is located about 40 minutes west of Atlanta in Carrollton, Georgia. With more than 10,500 undergraduate and graduate students we are a Doctoral Comprehensive institution. We have recently experienced excellent enrollment growth and expect to surpass 15,000 by 2016. Learn more about UWG at www.westga.edu .
Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume/Vita, and names/contact information for at least three references to: reg@westga.edu . Position will remain open until filled.