Registrar, Education ​/ Teaching, University Professor

Company Description

Charleston Southern University, established in 1964 in the Charleston metro area, is a private, Christian liberal arts institution. With over 4,000 students, the university offers over 60 academically rigorous, faith-integrated undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for its excellence in online education, CSU is committed to providing students with opportunities to pursue their passions and discover their purpose.

Learning options include both online and traditional classroom settings, fostering a dynamic and inclusive academic community.

Charleston Southern University seeks a strategic, detail-oriented, and student-centered Registrar to lead the Office of the Registrar and ensure the integrity, security, and accuracy of student academic records and registration processes. As a senior academic administrator, the Registrar provides leadership, policy development, and operational oversight for all academic records functions and collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support student success and institutional compliance.

• Provide leadership and oversight for all functions of the Registrar’s Office, including registration, grading, degree audit, transcript production, enrollment verification, and degree conferral
• Ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of student academic records in compliance with FERPA and applicable laws
• Oversee the maintenance of the academic calendar, course schedules, and official academic publications, including the University Catalog and term course offerings
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures related to student records, registration, and academic compliance
• Lead degree audit and graduation processes, verifying that students meet all institutional requirements
• Manage Registrar’s Office operations, including staff supervision, professional development, workflow optimization, and budget planning
• Serve as a key liaison with academic departments, Information Technology, and external partners regarding student information systems and academic policy interpretation
• Produce and analyze data and reports related to enrollment, retention, and academic outcomes for internal and external stakeholders
• Serve on institutional committees in support of academic governance and university initiatives

• Master’s degree required; terminal or advanced degree preferred
• Significant experience in higher education administration, particularly in registration, academic records, or a related functional area
• Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA and student information systems; experience with Jenzabar (preferably J1 Web) and Slate strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex processes and large data sets

• Experience leveraging technology to improve service delivery, accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Background in academic policy development and shared governance collaboration
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered service, integrity of academic records, and continuous process improvement.