Assistant Registrar

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Williams College, a premiere liberal arts college in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts seeks a highly skilled leader for the position of Assistant Registrar.

The Registrar’s office reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for upholding the academic policies of the college, maintaining accuracy of student records, compliance to state and federal laws as well as accreditation requirements. The department consists of seven staff members working collaboratively to provide the best service to our constituents.

This position will report directly to the Associate Registrar for Operations.

Williams is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty and staff. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Applicants should also highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse community.


Responsibilities

The Assistant Registrar is responsible for supervising the daily operations and coordination of processes in the Registrar’s Office as well as administration of the Committee on Academic Standing (CAS); a faculty governance committee that is responsible for the review of student academic performance, petitions for academic exceptions, and requests for readmissions.

The Assistant Registrar compiles and organizes processes to ensure all necessary documentation (including CAS petitions) is up-to-date and readily available to faculty, students and campus constituents.


Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, plus a minimum of 3 years experience in a Registrar’s Office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PeopleSoft experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand and maintain complete confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of the Registrar’s team
• Experience with database systems and the ability to accurately maintain student records
• Demonstrated ability to master new technologies
• Publishing/editing experience for print and web
• Strong communication and listening skills are required since many aspects of the job will involve working with department chairs, faculty, and students.

Application review will begin on June 7, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is $56,000 to $62,000, commensurate with experience. Job band 3-A. To apply for this position, please visit staff-careers.williams.edu .


Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. COVID-19 vaccination with booster or approved exemption and participation in our testing program is required as a condition of employment at Williams.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.