University of Central Missouri

Director, Student Records/Registrar

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or related fields
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in higher education student records management
  • Proven expertise in using Ellucian (Banner) student information system
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a technology-based environment
  • Strong understanding of compliance with governmental regulations regarding student records

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the management of the Ellucian (Banner) student information system for optimal efficiency and compliance
  • Develop and maintain graduate and undergraduate catalogs, including course articulation and transfer guides
  • Coordinate registration, scheduling of courses and classrooms, and grade collection and reporting
  • Ensure security and integrity of all academic records and compliance with FERPA
  • Plan and coordinate commencement ceremonies and related activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous education assistance for employees and their dependents
  • Retirement contribution of 30.25% for staff and 6% for faculty paid by the university
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and sick leave per year
  • Access to university childcare and wellness facilities
Full Job Description
Salary: $2,160,000.00 Annually
Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Type: Exempt Staff Full Time
Job Number: 999988
Division: Student Records/Registrar
Opening Date: 05/15/2026

Description

The Registrar works collaboratively with other key constituents within the University. The Registrar provides administrative leadership and oversees daily responsibilities of the Registrar's Office. The Registrar must have the ability to work effectively in a technology-based environment.
Examples of Duties

80%
  • The Registrar oversees the Ellucian (Banner) student information system to maximize efficiency, utility, and compliance with governmental regulations, oversees the development of the graduate and undergraduate catalogs, undergraduate four-year guides, transfer course articulation, transfer guides, registration, scheduling of courses and classrooms, the collection, recording, and dissemination of grades (student progress reports and final), National Student Clearinghouse reporting, DegreeWorks, Register, Parchment, Acalog, Curriculog, enrollment/degree verification, enrollment validation,academic standing, name/address changes, the academic calendar, plan/ coordinate commencement ceremonies, production of transcripts and diplomas, graduation evaluations (initial, mid-semester, and final), FERPA enforcement and notifications, ensures the security, safety, maintenance, and integrity of academic records.

The Registrar represents Academic Programs and the campus community by serving as a member of the following: - 20%
  • FS Academic Standards Committee, Calendar Committee, Commencement Committee, Faculty Senate University Curriculum Committee, FS General Education Curriculum Committee, all college curriculum committees, Graduate Council, serve as the liaison between UCM and MDHE for the Missouri Core 42 Transfer Library.

Typical Qualifications

Education:
  • Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, other related fields
Experience:
  • Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education student records.

Supplemental Information

The anticipated start date for this position is no earlier than Monday, August 3rd.
Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
  • 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
  • Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
  • Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
  • Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
  • The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
  • UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in higher education student records management?
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  • More than 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience.
  • More than 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience.
  • More than 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience.
  • More than 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience.
  • More than 5 years of experience.

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Please explain your experience with higher education student records management in great detail.
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