Registrar, UT Southern (Pulaski, TN)
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
About the University
The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) is a small public university established in 2021 through the acquisition of Martin Methodist College, founded in 1870. Located in Pulaski, UT Southern stands as the fourth undergraduate campus in the UT System. It is the only public four-year institution of higher education between Chattanooga and Memphis, and situated along Tennessee's southern border, the campus is conveniently located about 70 miles south of Nashville and 40 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. The over 1,000 students enrolled at UT Southern enjoy a private, small-college experience at an affordable, public-university cost. Low student-teacher ratios, high classroom personalization, and the resources of a land-grant university system are among the many advantages students experience. Nearly 30 academic programs are available through the schools of business, education, arts and humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, and social sciences. The UT Southern Firehawks, competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference, have 19 nationally competitive athletic teams. Both the women's and clay target programs have recently won national championships.
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees recently approved UT Southern's inaugural five-year strategic plan: Igniting Excellence. The strategic plan is built on three foundational pillars designed to guide UT Southern through its next phase of growth and development: enhance academic excellence and promote innovation; create transformational student experiences and foster student success; and establish greater connectedness and facilitate campus and community engagement.
The University of Tennessee Southern's vision is to be the epicenter for education, community leadership, and workforce development in south-central Tennessee and a national model for higher education in rural America.
The mission of the University of Tennessee Southern is to:
• provide undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that are designed to prepare students for careers and lives of continued learning
• promote a diverse and globally conscious learning community that nurtures intellectual, social, and personal growth; and
• serve the region through educational, social, and cultural programs and through community outreach and development.
The Opportunity
The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the role of Registrar. UT Southern seeks an experienced and highly effective leader who will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the University's academic records and student information. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Registrar will serve as a vital contributor and member of the Provost's Council. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Collaborate with the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs;
• Supervise and evaluate the Registrar's Office staff;
• Organize and administer the records and registration functions, including transcript evaluations, and provide maximum service to students while ensuring efficient and effective workflow;
• Responsible for collecting, recording, maintaining, and reporting of student records within FERPA guidelines, e.g., grades, registration data, transcripts, mid-term verification, athletic eligibility, and associated audits.
• Provide leadership and develop appropriate recommendations for the implementation of related technology application in support of enhanced services offered through the Registrar's Office;
• Develop and administer the registrar's budget;
• Problem solve the research, analysis, and resolution of student disputes as they relate to records and registration;
• Collaborate with administrators, faculty, IT, and others to facilitate and improve services to students, including registration/records policy questions;
• Serve as ex-officio member of Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee;
• Maintain the academic calendar and academic catalog;
• Certify graduates have met degree requirements and issue diplomas;
• Data Analytics - analyze and provide data reports related to student records;
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies;
• Monitor the overall integrity of data, complying with state and federal requirements and taking appropriate steps to correct data discrepancies when noted;
• Work with areas of the university responsible for data input to improve the process for collecting and inputting accurate data into the data systems;
• Serve as the IPEDS Keyholder;
• Coordinate dual enrollment with admissions, local high schools, and the academic schools of the University; and
• Maintain security of all student records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended.
Application Process
For full consideration, candidates should apply electronically using the link below with a cover letter addressing their interest in and qualifications for the role, resume, and list of at least 3 professional references .
Pulaski TN United States