Registrar
- Employer
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 12, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Other Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Admissions, Enrollment, Retention & Registrar, Other Student Affairs, Executive, Provosts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Position Details
Classification Information
Classification Title
Registrar
Position Information
Position Title
Registrar
Position Number
Department
Registrar's Office
Job Description Summary
Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the school in the critical position of Registrar .
Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, the Registrar supervises six direct reports and Registration team in the overall management of the Registrar’s Office. This position is responsible for enforcement and interpretation of university policies and rules, as well as federal regulations that relate to academic standards, enrollment and student academic records.
** This position will be able to have a hybrid (flexible) schedule, although it will require some in-person activities at peak times during the year.
Position Overview :
The Registrar will be responsible for the entire Registrar’s Office operations, including staff hiring, assessment of training needs, training or arranging appropriate training, on-going mentoring of staff, development and enforcement of office policies, disciplinary actions, merit recommendations and budget management.
Specific duties include :
- Serves as a member or chair of select standing committees within the University as well as a other ad hoc committees to represent the functions and interests of the office.
- Interpret and enforce university policies, rules and federal regulations that relate to academic standards, student academic records, and NCAA compliance.
- Serves as NCAA Academic Compliance Coordinator and oversees academic compliance for all University student athletes. Coordinates with the Athletic department in regards to recruiting and retention of student athletes. Signing authority for all athletic participation.
- Department expert on NCAA academic regulations and requirements.
- Responsible for elevated academic records issues related to student athletes.
- Managerial responsibility for maintaining the integrity of degrees awarded by Wentworth Institute of Technology by ensuring that all graduates adhere to University policy and procedure governing graduation and verifying the posting of about 1000 degrees annually.
- Manages transfer credit and university wide articulation agreements. Coordinates with academic schools to insure proper evaluation of credit
- Administrator of TES system for university transfer equivalencies.
- Assists in the development of the commencement program. Participates in and oversees volunteers for set-up and clean-up of commencement ceremonies
- As the area expert, provides training opportunities to campus partners on technology, curriculum and best practices related to registration.
- Oversees the curriculum/catalog development processes.
- Involvement with all enhancement or modification of current systems. Including, but not limited to, the academic advisement module, graduation reporting, transfer credit equivalencies, degree audit, degree tracker and NCAA modules.
- Upgrades professional knowledge, evaluates new technologies, and recommends implementation as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Ellucian Self-Service Banner 9 ( SIS, registration)
CAPP (degree audit)
EAB Navigate (advising)
CourseLeaf (Catalog, Class Scheduling)
Argos (Banner data reporting)
CourseLeaf (Curriculum) Launch in Spring or Fall 2023
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu
How to Apply :
Interested applicants should apply at https://jobs.wit.edu . Please submit required documents.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Education
Master's degree
Minimum Work Experience Required
5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified including 5 years managerial experience
Preferred Work Experience
Minimum Knowledge Required
Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
Preferred Knowledge
Advertised Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- At least 5 years managerial experience.
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Key Skills/Competencies Preferred:
- Excellent time-management; ability to switch between multiple projects and priorities
- Excellent verbal, visual and written communications, with excellent proofreading ability
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing technologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of communication best practices
- Expert in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and virtual meeting tools
- Project Management
- People management
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00782
Job Category
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Boston.com
- Higheredjobs.com
- Colleges of the Fenway site
- Wentworth site
- Studentaffairs.com
- Chronicle of Higher Ed.
- NE HERC
- El Mundo
- Sampan
- Bay State Banner
- Colors Magazine
- AcademicKeys
- ACM.org
- CRA.org
- IEEE.org
- Academicjobsonline.org
- Referral
- Other
- Mathjobs
- * Wentworth defines inclusive excellence as 'Actively and
intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent
institution where each member has the opportunity and support to
reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus
community and beyond.' Please provide an example of how you have
exemplified inclusive excellence in an educational or professional
setting.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Company
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,
More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.
Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.
Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.
A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:
- Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
- Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
- Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
- Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
- Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
- Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
- We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
- We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.
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