Senior Associate Registrar

The Senior Associate Registrar oversees all degree auditing-related tasks - including the DegreeWorks system - and all curricular-related tasks. The incumbent supervises the Associate Registrar and shares in the supervision of the other registrar's office team members. This position requires a strong work ethic, interpersonal, and analytical skills; must be dependable, take initiative, and be improvement-minded; must demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail, a sharp technical aptitude and a commitment to data integrity.

* Master's degree
* Experience with Banner, exposure to education software products such as CourseLeaf and Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse reporting.
* Experience with office duties requiring discretion, prioritization, research and time-sensitivity.
* A solid understanding of and the capacity to clearly communicate, explain and apply policies and procedures in an organized and timely manner
* Ability to understand and manage compliance protocols.
* Strong background in problem solving and triage,
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
* Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond. Plymouth State University ( PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students. Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution's legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment, and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow's leaders. Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Uses general office equipment, computers, and other relevant equipment.

A. Degree Conferral & Commencement Related Duties: Oversee and maintain student files from point of petition through degree conferral. Award all post-bac degrees, certifications and non degree certificates (approx. 500 each year) Evaluate student records for completion, ensuring compliance with university, state, and accreditation policies. Respond to student and faculty inquiries related to degree requirements. Process degree audits efficiently and identify deficiencies; interpret and comply with polices in the catalog. -Efficient and timely issuing of diplomas, final transcripts, and documentation for state of NH certification Provide commencement related lists, i.e. students eligible for certification, honors, dept lists, honor societies, etc. Work with several different vendors on ordering commencement regalia, diplomas, hoods, etc. Co-coordinate the commencement ceremony and all events associated with commencement day.

B. Monitoring Student progress: Monitor cum GPAs for admitted students. Notify students in writing if they are not making satisfactory progress and are on probation. Notify students of dismissal due to low GPA when appropriate. Coordinate with financial aid regarding students not making satisfactory progress and their loan status. Work with students and advisors to determine best course of action for students with low GPAs.

C. Curriculum/Catalog/Policies: Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, new courses, and new programs. Administer curriculum changes for current programs and ensure that students are able to complete their requirements within their catalog year. Vital member of the Policy & Bylaws Committee, Curriculum Committee and Graduate Faculty. Update the academic catalog, ensuring content is accurate and up to date. Update and maintain official programs of study. Provide curriculum updates to the web assistant for online updating. Retain paper and electronic documents for Policy & Bylaws Committee, Curriculum Committee and Graduate Faculty. Submitting documentation and paperwork to the Academic Affairs office on curriculum changes that need SAPC review -Collect and coordinate appointment forms and resumes for graduate adjunct faculty.

D. Technical Duties: Modify Banner with course changes ( RCAT quick flow). Set up registration and term controls in Banner for web registration. Set up refund codes and refund rules each term. Check and clean student records/Banner data entry. Assist in Banner testing and documentation. Collaborate with IT personnel to utilize Banner and increase efficiency. Provide Banner training and support for all OS staff at CoGS. Prepare documentation, scenarios, and navigation tools for using Banner and myPlymouth. Collaborate on reports, such as student and course query reports, enrollment reports, and completer reports.

E. Registration and Student Services: Responsible for all administration and operational activities associated with graduate registrations. Train and supervise registration staff; provide ongoing guidance and assistance and conduct monthly. Assist with graduate students registering in undergraduate course and vice versa. Advise students on student requests and facilitate resolution. Ensure compliance of CoGS, VA, Financial Aid, add/drop/withdrawal/refund, and grading policies. Provide leadership, vision and goals for the CoGS registration operation. Work with faculty on grade submission deadlines and assist with any grading questions. Timely respond to student inquiries via LiveChat, e-mail, phone and in person. Oversee compliance with FERPA regulations and dissemination of student information. Assist with enrollment verification issues Provide guidance on residency changes and questions. Provide leadership on the security and storage of academic records, registration. Stay abreast of best practices in higher education administration, procedures and trends. Considerable trouble shooting and problem solving on various registration and student services issues.