Daemen University is a dynamic independent liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student-centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.
The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.
Purpose of Role The University Registrar maintains overall responsibility for the maintenance of records, student academic records, and historical curricular records. These processes support the quality, security, and accessibility of student/curriculum records.
About This Opportunity Joining our Registrar team, the University Registrar will be responsible for the following:
Oversee the following office functions:
Maintenance of student records
Registration
Maintenance of the University seal
Preparation of schedules of course offerings
Processing and release of grades (mid-term and final)
Preparation of academic standing reports
Preparation and publication of final exam schedules
Processing of transcript requests
Certification for licensure in professional programs
Collaboration with the Faculty Athletic Representative regarding certification of student athletes for participation in intercollegiate athletics
Maintenance of yearly catalog and curriculum updates
Execute the electronic update of class levels completed annually
Direct involvement and oversee the following:
Preparation of registration procedures and publication of policies and procedures relative to online registration
Preparation of statistical data for internal and external use, including HEDS, IPEDS, NYSED reports, various enrollment reports, and related areas of institutional research
Monitoring of student progress toward completion of degree/certificate/academic minor requirements, clearance for graduation, certificate completion (undergraduate and graduate students, certificate students)
Design and maintenance of the Registrars web page, including transfer equivalency database and the inventory of articulation agreements
Design and maintenance of online degree audits
Evaluation of course work from other institutions as potential transfer credit for incoming students in cooperation with Department Chairs and in compliance with institutional transfer evaluation guidelines
Processing of verification/completion of professional certifications
Manage graduation process, including the call for applicants for graduation, preparation, maintenance, and electronic distribution of listings of prospective graduates
Order and distribution of diplomas, including Commencement Honors and Honors degrees and certificates
Departmental budget creation and monitoring
Provide in-service training to new incoming faculty as part of the New Faculty Orientation program
Preparation of Deans List
Processing of cross-registrations for Daemen and non-Daemen students
Coordinate and participate in system implementation projects and continuous process improvement that are directly in support of the office or University priorities.
Academic calendar preparation of proposals for consideration and selection of the Cabinet, assign and publish dates pertinent to traditional terms (Fall, Inter-semester, Spring, Summer) as well as calendars for off-site and non-traditional course offerings, completion of the annual College Data Survey for HESC.
Publication, including the electronic University catalog and implementation of academic policies as authorized by the Chief Academic Officer.
Creation and completion of all start-up procedures relative to the implementation of new academic programs, minors, certificate programs.
Publication and implementation of curricular requirements for the core curriculum as well as all degree, certificate, and academic minors.
Review of proposals to the Educational Policy Committee, serving in an advisory capacity to the EPC Subcommittees on Curriculum.
Communication as needed with the NYS State Education Department, including notifications of any substantive changes in approved programs other than those leading to teacher or nursing certification.
Grading: establish and implement schedule of opening and closing of grading windows.
Design and maintenance of core course inventory, academic program inventory.
Enforces University policy on the interpretation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
Appointment, supervision, and evaluation of Registrars/Registration personnel.
Service on the Commencement Committee, Date and Information Committee, Emergency Response Team Committee, and other Committees/focus groups as requested.
Completion of other appropriate duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
Required Qualifications
Total Compensation Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:
Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.