Assistant Registrar

About SUNY Cobleskill:

As New York's leading public college for agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech develops students who wish to positively impact the future well-being of human society and sustainable practices. Our immersive approach to learning combines academic rigor with hands-on application, producing graduates who enter their careers with proven real-world capabilities.

Students thrive on our 900-acre campus, providing a dynamic rural setting with a working farm, modern laboratories, and natural ecosystems serving as our classrooms. As members of this close-knit community, students gain a sense of belonging and support for lifelong learning and professional growth through direct interaction with expert faculty and industry leaders.

An anchor institution in the Mohawk Valley region, the College promotes economic growth through its Institute for Rural Vitality and an extensive network of community, statewide, and national partners. We actively strengthen the industries that align with our academic programs and mission by providing modern business resources, training, and technical assistance while offering shared-use facilities that support regional entrepreneurs, creating new connections for sustainable development.

Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to educate and support undergraduate learners and researchers to be workforce-ready and affect the two most significant forces in today's world - agriculture and technology.

Job Description:

The Assistant Registrar reports directly to the Registrar. This position is one of two Assistant Registrars in the Office of the Registrar. This individual will serve as a SUNY Reconnect Navigator and Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator. This individual will also maintain and update curriculum revisions/additions, and aid in the administration of system operations to ensure accuracy of student records and reporting of those records. This position works closely with staff, faculty, and students regarding curriculum, college catalog, grades, student standing, master schedule, student degree audits, and records retention. The Assistant Registrar is expected to have strong functional knowledge of institutional processes and procedures and how to translate these for inclusion into technological tools which support degree completion. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Serve as a campus SUNY Reconnect Navigator providing information, support, and assistance regarding services and academic progress to adult learners.
• Serve of Credit for Prior Learning Coordinator.
• Maintain and update curriculum revisions/additions in Banner and the College Catalog.
• Scribe degree programs and curricular changes in and maintain Degree Works.
• Assist with the review of degree applicants for conferral of degree.
• Review and process dual degree/second degree applications.
• Review and process Cross Registration applications.
• Conduct training for faculty, staff, and students on use of Banner Self Service and Degree Works tools.
• Support initiatives to bring new students to campus by aiding in the registration of students and addressing concerns of all incoming students.
• Coordinate and communicate with advisors concerning advisees and meeting their degree completion goals.

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that SUNY Cobleskill is not an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of experience working in a Registrar's office, or comparable, setting.
• Excellent organization, administration, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as within a team, in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.
• A working knowledge of FERPA.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong understanding of Banner {Student Information System) and Degree Works (Degree Auditing System) including Controller.
• Experience with business intelligence systems.
• An understanding of programming for data query from information systems and the languages used.
• Experience with data collection and data analysis for informed decision making and problem solving.

Additional Information:

• The salary range for this position is $57,151 - $65,000.
• This is a full-time, term appointment.
• This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.
• SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
• All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.

SUNY Cobleskill's Interim Title IX Coordinator is Nicole Field, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5514, email at fieldnm@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 123, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact humanresources@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5423.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by October 8, 2026.

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values

2. Current CV or Resume

3. Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors

• To apply you must create an account and apply through this posting.