University Registrar

Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open to Public
Position Status: Full-Time, Regular
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/2B
Salary Range: $125,494
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Washington DC. 20008

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a comprehensive system of higher education that offers multiple points of access to degrees, work based learning, workforce credentials and continuing professional education for District residents and broader local, national, and international audiences. A historically Black, public and land-grant institution, UDC offers programs at the workforce development, community college, four-year, graduate, and professional levels.

Comprised of seven (7) academic units, a Learning Resources Division (LRD), and a newly reconstituted UDC Workforce Division and a newly envisioned UDC Online Division to come, the Division of Academic Affairs at the University of the District of Columbia administers a complex and stackable set of academic and non-academic offerings that meld access, quality, employability, and continuous learning. The University provides a broad portfolio of more than 80 academic programs serving a diverse population of approximately 4,000 students, including traditional and non-traditional learners across the educational spectrum.

These academic programs are complemented by a comprehensive array of non-academic credentials and courses designed as standalone and stackable opportunities. Evolving opportunities for credit for prior learning extend the benefits of courses and certifications completed through the university’s workforce and continuing and professional education programs.

The University Registrar serves as the Lead Records and Data Integrity Officer and a strategic leader in the Office of the Registrar within the Office of Academic Affairs. This role is responsible for the stewardship of academic records, registration systems, curriculum management, and curriculum management. Additionally, the University Registrar oversees transfer credit coordination, assessment of credit for prior learning, and graduation processing.

The Registrar ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies while advancing equity, innovation, and excellence in unit operations in alignment with the dictates of the University’s strategic plan, Delivering on the Promise.

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a visionary professional to elevate the Office of the Registrar as a cornerstone of academic integrity and student success at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). The Registrar will champion best practices, compliance excellence, and data-driven innovation, ensuring that policies, procedures, and technologies reflect UDC’s commitment to equity and institutional excellence.

The role involves building a modern, agile, and student-centered infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of a diverse urban university. The Registrar will lead efforts to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and foster consistency across all academic operations, while advancing UDC’s strategic priorities for retention and completion. This includes systematizing workflows, implementing robust training programs, and leveraging technology to optimize the student experience.

With the deployment of Salesforce on the horizon at UDC, the Registrar will serve as a systems thinker and change agent, embracing automation, analytics, and digital credentialing to transform operations. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in student information systems, compliance frameworks, and academic policy, coupled with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to continuous improvement.

As a key collaborator across Enrollment Services, Academic Affairs, and Student Success, the Registrar leads digital transformation initiatives, fosters data-informed decision-making, and promotes every student’s seamless academic record experience from admission beyond degree completion.

The ideal leader will be transparent, trusted, and solution-oriented, demonstrating humility and…