University Registrar

College of Charleston
College of Charleston

North Charleston, SC, USA · Charleston, SC, USA

Posted on Aug 22, 2026
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University Registrar

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Please include a minimum of 5 references to be considered for the position.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title University Registrar
Position Type Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Administration
Pay Band
Level
Department Registrar
Job Purpose
The University Registrar (hereafter “Registrar”) provides strategic leadership and direction for the Office of the Registrar and serves as the College’s custodian of academic records. The Registrar leads a dedicated team of professional and support staff, fostering a collaborative, student-centered, and service-oriented culture that supports students, faculty, and staff while advancing student success and the effective operation of the College’s academic and administrative functions. The Registrar ensures the integrity, accuracy, security, and responsible use of academic records and provides leadership for registrar-related systems, policies, processes, and services.

The Registrar works collaboratively across the institution and consults with the Office of the Provost on policy maintenance and reform. The position promotes a university-wide perspective and works effectively with students, faculty, administrators, governance bodies, and external organizations while keeping abreast of emerging practices in higher education.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree plus 5 years or more of supervisory experience and evidence of progressive advancement, and higher education management experience in a registrar’s office. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership, vision, and analytical skills to ensure exceptional student services while upholding the academic policies and regulations of the College and safeguarding the integrity and security of all academic records.
  • Strategic and collaborative leadership skills with the ability to modernize enrollment, records management, data governance, and student-success efforts while establishing and fostering a student-centered culture of service excellence within the Office of the Registrar.
  • Ability to serve as a campus resource on federal and state regulations, including FERPA compliance and other policies relevant to the protection of student data, confidentiality, records integrity, and data security.
  • Technological sophistication, including experience with cloud-based enterprise systems and technical expertise managing a complex administrative database. Demonstrated experience with OCR (optical Character Recognition), Ellucian Banner, specifically Banner Student (or a similar database), Degree Works (or a similar degree audit system), e-transcripts, and COGNOS (or a similar reporting tool) is required. Proficiency in MS Office applications is expected.
  • Ability to maintain professional rapport and communicate effectively in writing and in person with students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff, administrative personnel, and other constituent groups; demonstrate sensitivity to their needs; and maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student information.
  • Experience managing staff and a department, including supervising and developing professional staff and fostering opportunities for professional growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze complex issues, and succeed in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Experience with a student-success CRM.
  • Experience leading system implementations, process modernization, workflow improvements, or other technology-enabled improvements in enrollment and records operations.
  • Experience in a complex higher education environment with responsibilities comparable to those of the College of Charleston.
  • Experience representing a Registrar’s Office through professional organizations such as AACRAO and SACRAO.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Will work occasionally outside the College’s normal office hours (8:30
am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday) during systems implementations and upgrades, on graduation weekends and monthly (during academic year). Faculty Senate meetings during the academic year.

The review of applications will begin on 9/21 and will continue until the position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Please include a minimum of 5 references to be considered for the position.
Salary *Commensurate with experience
Posting Date 08/21/2026
Closing Date
Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Number 2026132
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18418

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity
Oversight and maintenance of all academic records for current and former students. Assurance of the integrity and security of academic records. Oversight of the production of transcripts and diplomas.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20
Activity
Oversight and management of course scheduling, student course registration, and final exam scheduling.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20
Activity
Oversight and maintenance of Banner Student, ancillary degree audit systems, and other software or technical tools used for academic records management and production.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20
Activity
Leads the Office of the Registrar via direct and indirect supervision of team members.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 20
Activity
Oversees and enforces policies, regulations, and processes of the College pertinent to academic records management, including adherence to FERPA, production of the College’s catalogs, and the regular certification of baccalaureate degrees.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 10
Activity
Collaborates and consults with Office of the Provost and various college-wide committees for policy maintenance and reform and other matters involving the Office of the Registrar.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 10

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • CofC - Alumni Career Services
    • College of Charleston Website
    • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
    • Glassdoor
    • Handshake
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Indeed.com
    • Internal Job Posting
    • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
    • Job Fair
    • LinkedIn
    • Monster.com
    • Personal Referral
    • Post and Courier
    • Public Job Posting
    • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
    • Twitter
    • Word of mouth
    • Other
    • National Labor Exchange
    • CareerBuilder

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  2. Reference List
  3. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Other Document
  3. Other Document 2
  4. Other Document 3
  5. Form DD 214
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