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Pay Grade/Pay Range:  63 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 93,184.00 Midpoint - $ 135,116.80

Department/Organization: 200621 - University Registrar

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered.

Job Summary: The University Registrar is responsible for leading the administrative and operational activities of the Office of the University Registrar. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures; budget development; and the maintenance and evaluation of technology to facilitate timely, accurate, efficient and innovative provision of services. The University Registrar will be responsible for organizational planning, policy recommendations and implementation of procedures for student records, registration, commencement and athletic certification. The University Registrar also serves as custodian of the student information system and other academic records processing systems. The University is committed to increasing the academic achievement and persistence of its students and seeks an individual who has demonstrated leadership in providing innovative student services.

Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama (UA) seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as the next University Registrar.

Reporting to the Sr Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, the University Registrar will develop a future-oriented vision for the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) on planning, curricular, and budgetary decisions. In addition, the University Registrar will have the following major job responsibilities:
• Will work collaboratively with other UA leaders, as well as schools/colleges, to implement the General Education reform that was adopted in November 2022.
• Provides administrative direction and support for the Office of the University Registrar, including but not limited to directing the area operations within the OUR; ensuring periodic evaluation of services seeking opportunities for continuous improvement; implementing any approved changes in policies, procedures, and processes.
• Directs the production, processing, storage, retrieval, and security of University records, providing certification of contained information.
• Plans and directs the development and implementation of new systems, both technologically enhanced and manual, policies, and practices. Maintains knowledge of appropriate trends affecting areas of responsibility.
• Represents and serves as liaison with University offices and committees. Provides informational support for the Offices of the President and Provost, Office for Academic Affairs (OAA), Office of the Director of Athletics & Intercollegiate Athletics, College Deans, Directors of OAA direct reports, and other auxiliary service offices across the University.
• Serves as the institution's athletic academic eligibility officer certifying the academic eligibility of student-athletes according to NCAA and SEC regulations, serving as chair of University Athletic Compliance Oversight Committee, assisting all intercollegiate athletic programs to comply with NCAA/SEC regulations and University policies and procedures, and communicates any possible infractions to the intercollegiate athletics compliance office.
• Ensures compliance with reporting standards in accordance with State/Federal law, Faculty Rules and other institutional policies.
Located in the heart of Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama is one of the nation’s premier universities, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. The state’s flagship university, UA is designated among the Carnegie classification’s top doctoral research universities. In fiscal year 2021, 38% of the 2,025 members of UA’s faculty engaged in externally funded research. In all, sponsored awards brought $171 million to the University in fiscal year 2021, and research and development expenditures, a measure of output on previously funded awards, jumped 36% to $129.5 million.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applications should include a Resume, a cover letter, and the names of five references (who will not be contacted without permission).

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree or higher and five (5) years of experience in progressively responsible areas of higher education.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.

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