Leadership & Management
Communication
Under the direction of the Deputy University Registrar, the Assistant University Registrar promotes the “students first” service concept and performs administrative and professional duties that support student’s timely degree completion. The Assistant University Registrar oversees the student degree progress program, not limited to the proactive evaluation of student records to ensure timely completion of degree, end of term degree clearance, graduation recovery plans, the encoding of the undergraduate and graduate academic catalogs in DegreeWorks and the maintenance of CAPP. The Assistant University Registrar serves as primary scriber and trainer for the University-wide degree evaluation system, DegreeWorks. The Assistant University Registrar participates with the Deputy University Registrar and Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services & University Registrar in regular planning and decision-making for the Office of the Registrar.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Degree Analysis
-Advising Tool Curriculum Maintenance
-Data Management, Quality and Reports
-Collaboration, Supervision and Leadership
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) related to position:
-Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills.
-Knowledge of federal laws as they apply to student records.
-Knowledge of relational databases.
-Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment).
-Knowledge and understanding of academic rules and regulations.
-Excellent interpersonal and consensus building collaboration skills.
-Demonstrated leadership abilities.
-Presentation and team-building skills.
-Excellent customer service philosophy/skills.
-Ability to manage large datasets is essential.
-Demonstrated skills in interpretation and application of rules, regulations and formulas. Organizational skills necessary to manage tasks and delegate heavy workloads.
-Ability to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Ability to understand and represent the interests of Christopher Newport University as well as state and federal laws and regulations, and to balance them against the interests and entitlement of individual students.
-Demonstrated skill in examining and re-engineering operations and in implementing new strategies and procedures.
-Aptitude for systems management.
Starting at $56,800, Commensurate with Education and Experience
Christopher Newport University is anchored in excellence, and that is reflected in our ranking as the #1 regional public university in Virginia and #3 among regional public universities in the South. We are an inclusive and kind community, founded on our shared values of honor, scholarship, service and leadership. We offer an outstanding liberal arts education provided by dedicated, gifted teacher-scholars who are supported by a compassionate team of faculty and staff. Our 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students pursue more than 90 areas of study, as they live and learn on a largely residential campus. CNU’s on-campus performing and visual arts centers offer Broadway shows, world-class performances, engaging exhibitions, transformative lectures and classes, and more. Our athletics program is the winningest at any level in Virginia.
Interested parties are requested to submit a cover letter; current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references at the time of application.
This position will be posted until filled, however for priority consideration, please apply by June 25th, 2025.
Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
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