Job no: 494505
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Indianapolis
Categories: Administrative

Butler University invites nominations and applications for a visionary, student‐centered leader to serve as University Registrar.

Butler University was founded in 1855 by abolitionists on the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion, Butler admitted women and people of color on an equal basis with white males, a radical stance for the time. We seek an academic leader poised to continue this strong legacy of inclusivity.

Butler University is a nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Butler emphasizes the Big Four for its undergraduate students:

● Internships ● Study Abroad

● Service Learning ● Undergraduate Research

Butler University’s strategic direction, Butler Beyond, demonstrates a commitment to embracing and supporting learners of all life stages and backgrounds. Butler, known for its high quality undergraduate residential education, recognizes different learners have different needs and, therefore, may require different models of education. Butler’s strategic direction is focused on advancing three models of education—enhancing the traditional undergraduate model, growing and broadening its lifelong learning model, and developing a new, highly accessible and inclusive model. Building from an adult focused program portfolio and corporate relationships already established through Butler’s Executive Education division and Butler’s six Colleges, the University plans to dramatically expand offerings and delivery methods to support non-traditional learners, including alternative credentials, career-focused training, corporate education, and greater online degree and non-degree programs. Leveraging reputation, corporate and community networks and its Indianapolis location, Butler believes it can create a partnership model unlike any institution in Indiana to serve the talent and lifelong learning needs of not only the state but regional and national learners that desire high-quality adult and online options. The Lilly Endowment Inc. (LEI) Foundation believes in Butler’s ability to fulfill this mission as well as and recently awarded $10M to the University as part of the Endowment’s Charting The Future of Indiana’s Colleges and Universities (CTF) education initiative. The grant will help fund initiatives in the University’s Butler Beyond strategic direction.

Butler’s sustained enrollment growth over the past decade is significant. The University will welcome its third largest first-year incoming class this fall (1,235). Within the last five years, Butler has enrolled four of the five largest-ever first-year classes. Since 2013, applications to the University have increased 42% overall with a notable increase in out-of-state applicants (24%) and students of color (65%).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a senior leader in the Division of Enrollment Management while also serving as the liaison to the Provost, Associate Provost(s), Associate Deans, and individuals affiliated with the Office of Registration and Records.

Establish, build, and manage relationships with constituents across campus ranging from the academic units, libraries, information technology, athletics, student affairs, and student academic affairs.

Be a university thought leader for best practices in regard to FERPA policies, procedures, and compliance as well as student records security and management.

Support operational efficiencies and provide exemplary service, with a digital focus, as well as ensure seamless processes related to registration, records, curricular and enrollment.

Foster a collegial, inclusive, and equitable atmosphere within the Office of Registration and Records.

Assist university partners with student systems expertise in the development and/or change as well as implementation of academic programs. Provide guidance and recommendations when reviewing existing, and developing new, policies and procedures associated with general academic policies, academic calendars, contact hours, grading practices, etc.

Oversee the process for the following functional areas: transcript and enrollment verifications; registration, grading, and associated end-of-term processes; AP, IB, proficiency, study abroad, and transfer credit policies and processes; electronic degree audit system for tracking of progress toward degree completion; graduation certification, including coordination of the dissemination of actual diplomas at Commencement; NCAA academic progress/athletic eligibility certification working closely with colleagues in Athletics; course and final examination scheduling, including assignment of classroom space; creation and publication of the University Bulletin; University commencement, Honors designations, and other special events.

Lead robust data reporting and analysis and partnering in technology-based resources for campus academic advising and registration services. Work as needed, in conjunction with other campus offices such as Institutional Research, IT, and/or Enrollment Operations, for reporting to internal and external audiences.

Lead and supervise an office staff of nine, including responsibility for position delineation, cross-training and professional development.

Ensure a positive experience for students, faculty, and staff from all identities, backgrounds and experiences by fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree Preferred.

5+ years of experience in higher education administration or support; positions of increasing responsibility in a student service or records office.

An ability to shape a vision, think and plan strategically and execute plans at a high level;An ability to work independently in leading and advancing registration and records;

Experience leading, managing, and mentoring colleagues;

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, social justice, and internationalization;

Current knowledge of 21st century trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field;

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Advertised: August 08, 2022
Applications close: Open until filled