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Description:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) invites applications and nominations for the position of University Registrar. The Registrar reports to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with dotted line reporting to the Senior Vice Provost.

We seek a Registrar that is well positioned to use innovative approaches to expand access to higher education, including new technologies and innovative and inclusive pathways for diverse students. The Registrar is responsible for the overall management of the office including management of academic records and relevant processes, supervision of staff and directing the processes related to innovative course scheduling, optimization of course offerings, records management, degree verification, issuance of transcripts, data privacy, accreditation-compliant university bulletin/catalog, communications and collaboration for the design and implementation of commencement exercises.

The Registrar must have extensive knowledge of future-forward practices related to the work of a registrar for the purposes of compiling student statistical data, managing the registration process, and developing strategic plans for continuous growth in automation technology.

The Registrar develops and publishes the academic calendar and the university bulletin, schedules each term and manages utilization of learning spaces, collaborates to create optimized scheduling to support student success, manages the registration process, partners with academic administrators and faculty to facilitate and improve services to students to include registration, recognition of credentials, records policy, and ensures grades are recorded timely and accurately.

The Registrar ensures and enforces compliance with all federal, state, and University regulations and policies. This position provides leadership for all administrative and operational functions of the Office of Registration & Records, while working collaboratively with the University Student Success Office, Office for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, Enrollment Management, Faculty, Deans/Chairs, Faculty Senate, and other student service offices on campus.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

An 1890 land-grant doctoral high research activity university, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares students to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth in North Carolina and beyond by providing a preeminent and diverse educational experience through teaching, research, and scholarly application of knowledge. With a student body in excess of 15,000 students, approximately 700 faculty and research awards of over $100M, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through 8 colleges, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering ( JSNN ), the Honors College and the Graduate College. The University graduates the largest number of African American students in engineering, science, agriculture and technology in the nation. It offers over 59 Bachelors, 36 Masters, 11 Ph.D. programs; and 43 fully online and certificate programs. The University is one of the 17 constituent units of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ). The 2030 strategic plan focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities, innovative pathways to track and acquire academic certificates and degrees, designing for diverse student populations, including post-traditional students, disadvantaged and students with disabilities; and use of advanced technologies, including process automation, to streamline and simplify business operations.

Requirements:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years of experience with student records and registration management systems at the institutional level; managerial and supervisory experience at the level of associate registrar or higher; strong analytical and technical skills and exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills).

The Registrar should have experience in advising on academic policies and procedures and identify operational, technological, and administrative improvements that will enhance institutional efficiencies and promote student success.

Preferred:

The preferred candidate will have a record of effective and strong organization and administration skills with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member; a commitment to a culture of diversity; demonstrated ability to develop internal and external strategic partnerships; extensive understanding of an integrated student information systems and databases to include Banner, 25 Live, Recruiter, and DegreeWorks.

The preferred candidate must demonstrate the capacity to lead in a complex environment with rapid change and be a team player with a commitment to service excellence; and be able to demonstrate knowledge of advanced and innovative approaches to degree attainment.

Six or more years of leadership experience at the associate registrar or registrar’s level will receive strongest consideration.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

+ Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

+ Community Service Leave

+ Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

+ NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

+ 12 Paid Holidays

+ Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

+ Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

+ Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

+ Campus Recreation Center Discount

+ University Bookstore Discount

Job Closing Date: 01/18/2026