Registrar

About the role

Adams State University is seeking an experienced and visionary Registrar to manage, lead and oversee the university's Registrar's Office. The role covers all planning, organizing, evaluating and delivery of the office's services and processes, and sets the vision and direction to support the department's and the institution's long- and short-term goals. The position is on-site in Alamosa, Colorado.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all phases of registrar activities and programs, and oversee student records and registration functions
• Develop, direct and review departmental goals, and administer Colorado Department of Higher Education and federal policies on registration, tuition classification, course and degree evaluation, records management, data integrity, security and access
• Hire, train and supervise staff, conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development and represent the office with stakeholders
• Maintain the integrity of student data and academic records, run regular audits and act as primary data steward, working with IT on access to student data
• Manage the Student Information System, process registration, academic standing, grades, test-for-credit articulation and transcript/diploma services, and ensure compliance with FERPA
• Work with faculty and staff to resolve student issues, develop engagement campaigns, and prepare ad hoc and diagnostic reports
• Review residency change petitions and residency procedures, and interpret and administer FERPA
• Keep abreast of federal and state regulations, maintain records retention policies, and oversee eligibility certification for student athletes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in academic records administration, registrar work or higher education
• Experience managing a department under general administrative direction
• Excellent written and oral communication, attention to detail, problem-solving and critical thinking
• Professionalism, reliability, accountability and sound judgment

Required skills

• Experience with stabilizing and optimizing new technologies such as a Student Information System (SIS) or similar records and curriculum systems is preferred

What we offer

• Salary range of $76,400-$107,000
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings plans
• Relocation stipend available

Applications are submitted electronically through the university's Workday portal with a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and three professional references, by 9/28/2026.