Assistant College Registrar

Assistant College Registrar

The Office of the Registrar seeks a detail oriented and tech savvy individual to join their dynamic staff. This full-time, 12-month position will perform various registrar functions, including but not limited to: assisting with course schedule production and training department personnel; processing student requests for registration at other campuses; maintaining accurate information in the master course files; overseeing external student and degree reporting, processing bulk registrations and overrides;

assisting deans, chairs, and administrative assistants with registration related activities; assisting with maintaining codes for Institutional Effectiveness; responding to event requests using classroom spaces; supervising designated support staff, and maintaining current standard operating procedure documents for the office.

The Academic Affairs division administratively builds our college commitment to student success through the curriculum and the classroom, excellent teaching and staff support, and scholarly research. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for life-long learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, 3 years experience working in higher education, strong computer proficiency (MS Office Suite and G Suite), and the ability to quickly learn and assimilate new systems and information. Skilled at managing multiple priorities, resolving complex issues, and working effectively in fast-paced environments. Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively while building positive relationships across departments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate workflows and identify inefficiencies.

Trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Excellent attention to detail and exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate well with both internal and external constituents at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a college registrar's office. Familiarity with the following software:
Ellucian Banner Student Information System, EMSroom scheduling software, Envisions Argos reporting software, Degree Works degree audit software. Familiar with record retention policies; data privacy policies and procedures (FERPA); federal, state, and regulatory requirements; academic policies and procedures. Experience delivering presentations or training in a professional environment.

Salary: $60,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits.

About Our University: SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation.

Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain.

The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled - Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 07/22/2026

EEO Statement: SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy,…