Assistant Vice Provost, University Registrar

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Description:

The Assistant Vice Provost for University Registrar provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Office of the University Registrar, serving as Emory's academic records officer and a key member of the Enrollment leadership team. This role is responsible for the integrity of student academic records, university wide registration and graduation processes, curriculum and catalog administration, transcript and verification processes, and student information systems that support Emory's academic mission across all schools and colleges.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the Office of the University Registrar, setting strategic direction, priorities, and service standards for academic records, registration, grading, degree audit, classroom scheduling, catalog management, EAB Navigate, and related functions.
• Serves as Emory's chief custodian of student academic records, ensuring compliance with FERPA and other applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
• Oversees all university wide registration, grading, transcript, enrollment/degree verification, and graduation/degree clearance processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and high\-quality service to students and academic units.
• Provides executive oversight and functional leadership for the student information system (e.g., PeopleSoft and related tools), partnering with IT and Enrollment to support data integrity, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Develops and manages the Registrar's Office budget and organizational structure; supervises deputy, associate, and assistant registrars, technology leaders, and administrative staff.
• Provides data, analysis, and expert counsel to the Provost and vice/associate provosts on enrollment trends, policy impacts, and operational implications to support institutional planning and student success goals.
• Represents Emory in institutional, system wide, and external meetings and professional organizations on matters related to academic records, registration, and compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in higher education administration, business administration, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in registrar, academic administration roles, including significant leadership and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated expertise in student information systems, data management, and reporting in support of academic operations and compliance.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, degree audit systems, and curriculum management tools in a multi\-campus or multi\-school environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FERPA and other regulations governing student records, as well as accreditation expectations related to academic records and curriculum documentation.
• Proven ability to lead change, build effective cross campus partnerships, and deliver high quality services in a fast paced, service\-oriented environment.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322\. Telephone: 404\-727\-9867 (V) \| 404\-712\-2049 (TDD).

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