Registrar/Director

Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Registrar/Director

Posting Number
NFE02643P

Department
SDSU-Records & Registration-Registrar

Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registrar/Director of Records and Registration to lead and innovate in student records management and academic policies. This key leadership role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of student records while enhancing the registration experience through strategic planning, technology, and service excellence. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

The Registrar's Office, also referred to as Records and Registration, is the guardian for official institutional academic records. The office provides a variety of services and information to students, advisors, faculty and academic units in support of students achieving academic goals.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Registrar's Office functions, including transcripts, scheduling, transfer evaluation, degree audits, and student records.
• Provide strategic recommendations to academic and student affairs leadership, aligning office initiatives with university goals.
• Serve as the university's FERPA official, ensuring compliance and handling related inquiries and resolutions.
• Oversee data management and system processes within the Registrar's Office and the SDBOR system, including security, code changes, and system upgrades.

BENEFITS:

South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree completed by application date;
• At least three years of experience in student records management or student registration in a higher education setting;
• Demonstrated experience with student information systems and management of student data;
• Understanding of FERPA regulations;
• Ability to interpret and apply academic policies;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills; and
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff across the university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supervising staff;
• Knowledge of trends in higher education and best practices in student records and registration; and
• Demonstrated experience with process improvements and technology implementation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

Posting Date
03/19/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

First Consideration Date
04/09/2025

Advertised Salary
The minimum starting salary for the Registrar/Director position is $90,000 with education and/or experience to be considered.

Duration of the Term
12 months

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Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Faculty Status
No

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires
No Requirement

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Brad Laible at Brad.Laible@sdstate.edu or 605-688-6126.