College Registrar

Salary: $63,006.00 - $107,177.00 Annually
Location : Lawson - Bessemer - 1100 Ninth Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08836
College/Division: LAWSON-501100-Student Records
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Lawson State Community College

Position Summary

The Registrar directs and coordinates registration activities of the college and maintains student records as required by accrediting agencies, federal and state regulations and institutional policies and procedures.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement based on experience C3 01 ( $63,006-$107,177)

Under Alabama Act 2024-360 and revised ACCS Policy 204.01-Appointment of Local Administrative Staff, employment in any executive and administrative management position will be governed solely by the terms of a contract. Non-probationary/tenure status cannot be achieved or maintained under the Student's First Act.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Establishes, maintains, and safeguards the permanent academic records of students.
2. Assists in the organization and facilitation of student registration each term.
3. Facilitates the creation and maintenance of student degree plans as designed by the Instructional Services division.
4. Assists with evaluating transcripts for transfer credit in accordance with state and institutional guidelines.
5. Coordinates dissemination of procedures to obtain transcripts and issue transcripts.
6. Processes student enrollments, terminations/withdrawals, re-enrollments, and schedule changes.
7. Utilizes Ellucian Banner and other administrative software for comprehensive records management, report generation and dissemination.
8. Certifies enrollment status of students and students' eligibility for graduation and honors.
9. Assists faculty and other college personnel in utilizing administrative software and accessing student records.
10. Assists with the preparation of statistical reports on enrollment and graduation.
11. Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations associated with the Registrar function.
12. Supervises the activities and priorities of records professionals while monitoring results and conducting audits to ensure the achievement of targets.
13. Researches, assembles, and summarizes data relative to trends including preparing, presenting reports and recommendations for improvement
14. Supervises, trains, monitors and evaluates the work of staff to ensure compliance and accuracy with all state and federal policies and regulations.
15. Maintains current knowledge of regulations, policies, application requirements and eligibility for Admissions.
16. Serves as the college authority for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensuring college compliance with records security access.
17. Serves on college committees as assigned.
18. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

The Registrar will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.
Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

1. Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Three years of professional work experience in a Registrar's Office in an institution of higher education
3. Knowledge and skill in the use of integrated software systems (ERPs such as Ellucian, Alliant Data Systems, Banner, PeopleSoft, Etc.) and Microsoft Office applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Supervisory experience in one or more of the essential functions of the position.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience providing excellent customer service;
2. Effective oral and written communication skills;
3. Comprehensive knowledge of institutional policies and procedures;
4. Ability to work independently on complex tasks and to prepare accurate reports from varied statistical information;
5. Ability to orient and train other employees and to interpret policies and procedures to those employees;
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, State Department employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner;
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality of office information;
8. Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete various projects within designated deadlines;
9. To represent the college in a professional manner at all times;
10. Ability to follow through and complete assignments in a timely manner;
11. Initiative - responding to downtime by taking responsibility for doing other work;
12. A focus on details;
13. Customer Service Orientation - A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;
14. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
15. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs;
16. A positive attitude regardless of the circumstances at hand.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $1,048 monthly (effective 10/01/26).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Posts