Excelon Associates Recruitment · 17 hours ago
Registrar
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelExcelon Associates Recruitment is seeking a Registrar to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for academic administration and student lifecycle services across the institution. This role involves managing academic policies, student records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations while supporting institutional strategy and enhancing the student experience.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Joshua I.M. Forman ✔
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for the Office of the Registrar and academic administration functions across the institution
Serve as a senior advisor on academic policies, regulations, governance, and student-related matters
Ensure academic policies and procedures are current, effective, and consistently applied
Support senior academic leadership and institutional governance committees as required
Lead all administrative functions related to the student lifecycle, including admissions support, enrollment, student records, academic progress, grading, degree audits, and credentialing
Ensure effective administration of grading, assessment, and examination processes in collaboration with academic leadership
Oversee the timely and accurate release of grades, degree conferral, diplomas, and official transcripts
Manage academic scheduling and course timetable processes
Oversee administrative support for graduate and doctoral students, including progression tracking, assessments, and degree completion
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and security of student and academic data
Oversee federal, state, accreditor, and internal reporting requirements using accurate and timely data
Provide analytics and management reporting to support institutional planning and performance monitoring
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and institutional regulatory requirements
Oversee student administration for partner-delivered and collaborative academic programs
Ensure enrollment, grading, credentialing, and compliance processes align with partnership agreements
Coordinate academic records and degree processes for students enrolled in joint or partner programs
Lead, manage, and develop senior academic administration staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development
Foster a culture of service excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Manage departmental budgets and resources in alignment with institutional financial policies
Lead and contribute to operational transformation and process improvement initiatives aligned with institutional strategy
Participate in cross-functional working groups and project teams
Drive innovation in academic services through technology adoption, system optimization, and process redesign
Represent the institution internally and externally at a senior level
Engage with relevant professional associations and networks to ensure best practices are incorporated into institutional operations
Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of responsibility
Ensure compliance with institutional policies related to health, safety, and employment
Pursue ongoing professional development relevant to the role
Perform additional duties consistent with the scope and seniority of the position as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Significant senior leadership experience within a complex organization, preferably in higher education or another highly regulated environment
Extensive experience overseeing academic administration or student services functions
Strong knowledge of academic governance, institutional policies, accreditation, and compliance
Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and operational improvement
Experience managing senior staff and complex service portfolios
Proven ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and high-risk matters with professionalism
Strong record of collaboration across academic and administrative units
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to build credibility and trust with senior academic and administrative leaders
Skilled at leading through influence and fostering cross-functional collaboration
High level of digital literacy and familiarity with student information systems
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence
Values-driven leader with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities
Strategic thinker with a strong track record of operational execution
Preferred
Master's degree or other postgraduate credential in higher education administration, operations, law, or a related field
Membership in a relevant professional organization (e.g., AACRAO or equivalent)
Experience working in multi-campus or international academic environments
Experience supporting partner institutions or collaborative academic programs
Company
Excelon Associates Recruitment
Excelon Associates | Executive Search & Recruitment Solutions 🎯 At Excelon Associates, we deliver high-impact executive search and recruitment services across Higher Education, Financial Services, Government, and Healthcare.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Susan J. Forman
CEO/President - Education/Academic, Healthcare, International, Government, PE/VC - GSA MAS
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