Now Hiring! Registrar
📍 Location: Office of Academic Affairs
🕒 Schedule: M-F Business Hours
💰 Pay: $75,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience
📄 Position Type: Full Time – 37.5 Hours per week

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.Shape

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $75,000-$85,000* annually, commensurate with experience

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
✅ Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Registrar

The Registrar is an integral part of the Academic Affairs and Student Records and Financial Services Center areas. They are responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of academic records, and providing exceptional service to students, faculty, and staff. The position involves overseeing all aspects of student registration, degree conferral, transcript processing, and compliance with federal and state regulations, including FERPA. The Registrar also plays a crucial role in the implementation and utilization of the college's student information system. They report directly to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Shape

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the academic affairs and records portion of the Student Records and Financial Services Center.
• Supervise and develop staff within the Academic Records and Registration area.
• Maintain archival records according to the accepted standards and practices of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including FERPA.
• Ensure college academic records/registration functions are administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Manage the maintenance and integrity of student academic records.
• Manage the student information system (Banner) and related technologies – (examples are: degree audit (DegreeWorks); course management system (CourseLeaf) to support registrar functions.
• Oversee academic calendar, scheduling, classroom utilization, registration, final examination, rosters, grading, academic standing, graduation, catalogs, and other associated registrar functions.
• Work closely with academic affairs leadership, deans, and faculty regarding the maintenance of the institutional curriculum.
• Collaborate with academic departments, faculty, and other administrative offices to support student success.
• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, and staff on registrar matters.
• Collaborate with the appropriate faculty governance and administrative bodies to review and discuss academic procedures and policies.
• Prepare and manage the office budget.
• Provide appropriate campus communities with needed student record data as well as internal and external reporting.
• Provide leadership and work with appropriate institutional staff/faculty to develop systems and process enhancements and automate office functions and to develop new systems to enhance student and faculty services.
• Participate and or lead appropriate institutional workgroups and/or committees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in a higher education environment is required; previous work in a Registrar’s Office preferred
• Understanding of FERPA and other relevant regulations
• Attention to detail; ability to manage confidential and sensitive data is essential
• Strong knowledge of student information systems (Banner preferred).
• Strong analytical and data management skills. enhancing access to academic data in support of institutional planning and reporting;
• Demonstrated success in implementing and improving administrative processes; ability to adapt to changing curriculum and academic policies
• Understanding of FERPA and other relevant regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with various constituencies including: students, faculty, administrators, and the general public
• Experience in planning and assessing administrative office goals and objectives.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Commitment to student success and service excellence.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter, resume and three references with their contact information, with your application.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.