Registrar

Founded in 1960 as Florida Presbyterian College, Eckerd College is a private, innovative liberal arts and sciences community. Located on 188 acres of waterfront property in St. Petersburg, Florida, Eckerd College offers students with every background, belief and personality type a close and friendly community that values volunteer service, environmental activism, international learning, creative self-expression and academic excellence. Their 2,000 undergraduate students are inspired and empowered to improve the world through mastery of self and a lifetime of learning. Students are guided on a four-year journey of discovery, with small classes, professor-mentors, and a commitment to community service.

Reporting to the vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, the registrar provides leadership to plan, organize and manage all of the activities related to the Registrar's Office, including serving as the authorized keeper of the college's student academic records. The registrar is also responsible for the compilation and maintenance of student records in compliance with federal and state regulations and accreditation agencies; assisting students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others in the Eckerd College community; maintaining smooth operations of the office; keeping abreast of regulations and procedures of student records as required by accreditation agencies; and serving as a resource regarding FERPA regulations.

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) and a minimum of four years of related experience. The new registrar must have knowledge of Ellucian Banner, FERPA, and other applicable privacy laws regarding student records. An ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students in both oral and written form; recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems and to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. process and handle confidential information with discretion; and pay close attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of records and information are also required of the successful candidate. Further, the registrar will have experience planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others; planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, and will possess the ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.

Review of applications will begin March 8, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Heather J. Larabee at hjl@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

The public salary range is $85K - $90K with relocation assistance.

Visit the Eckerd College website at www.eckerd.edu

Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.