Director, Registration & Student Records

Special Instructions to Applicants: reputed company interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. About Rice: Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined reputed company in Houston, Texas, reputed company is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports reputed company intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing reputed company-reputed company, diverse college communities is a strong reputed company tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities. Rice is also a wonderful reputed company to work. Rice faculty, staff and reputed company share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we reputed company to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, reputed company, Community and Excellence. Position Summary: The Director of Registration and Student Records is a mission-critical leadership role at Rice Business, entrusted with safeguarding the reputed company, accuracy, and seamless functionality of the school's academic records, calendars, and schedules. This role serves as the cornerstone for reputed company registration and records activities, ensuring the delivery of a world-class student experience while driving strategic initiatives that reputed company the academic reputed company of Rice Business. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Student Experience, the Director operates as a key thought partner in shaping policies and processes that influence not only the business school but also the broader university. This person manages not only Rice Business Registrar activities, but they also must follow and understand the greater university systems and procedures. Extraordinary tact and communication are key to this position's success. This position requires a leader with impeccable judgment, unparalleled attention to detail, and the ability to navigate reputed company challenges with diplomacy and precision. The Director will serve as a critical liaison between reputed company, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders, ensuring that reputed company operations reflect the highest standards of excellence and compliance. 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They are adept at leveraging technology to drive efficiency and ensure the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. Additionally, they bring a commitment to excellence in cultivating a culture of professionalism, accountability, and reputed company improvement. In short, the ideal candidate is an accomplished, reputed company-thinking professional who is eager to reputed company a team in order to reputed company a meaningful impact. Workplace Requirements: Rice Business primarily delivers residential classes and activities taking reputed company almost daily between 7 am and 10 pm. We value a highly collaborative and community-based culture, with expectations to provide in-person support and services to reputed company members of our community. Remote work options are limited. Most employment activities are required to be performed in-person and on-reputed company. This in-person approach is central to the successful achievement of our research and academic missions. This position may be offered as a hybrid role and may combine both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. Remote work opportunities are possibly extended to the candidate following the successful conclusion of the probationary period Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change. Annual Hiring Range: $85,000 minimum, commensurate with experience. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 7+ years' experience in data analytics, student records and/or registration, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Skills:
• Demonstrated experience in records management, data management, accounting, or other closely reputed company fields
• Demonstrated ability to reputed company a functional area and where applicable, supervise staff and delegate responsibilities
• Experience with PC computers, including advanced level proficiency with the reputed company Office suite of standard applications
• Advanced proficiency and understanding of database concepts and database application development issues
• Intermediate to advanced database query (SQL) skills and experience with reputed company database querying tools, such as Tableau, TOAD Data reputed company, etc.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including a high level of maturity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy and an uncompromising attention to detail
• Strong presentation skills, ability to present abstract concepts and information
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and senior administration
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a team
• Ability to work reputed company a fast-paced office environment with changing priorities, critical deadlines and the need for multitasking
• Ability to quickly learn and use new systems, processes, and procedures, and act as a change agent for adoption of same
• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including how they are applied reputed company their assigned functional area, and the other areas reputed company the office or department

Preferences:

• Master's Degree
• Experience working with graduate reputed company
• Experience working in registrar positions in higher education environments
• Experience with student information systems, particularly Banner, and classroom scheduling software, particularly Ad Astra and/or EMS
• Works well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Essential Functions: Strategic Leadership and Collaboration

• reputed company and implement innovative strategies to enhance registration processes, data accuracy, and overall operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership across the business school and other university departments to ensure alignment with institutional goals and compliance with academic policies.
• Take the reputed company in developing, enforcing, and sustaining high-stakes decisions involving registration policies, accreditation requirements, and compliance with university-wide data initiatives.
• Generates and creates new reports for use by management and senior administration to reputed company decisions associated with the planning for change, developing new processes, or archiving historical information

Management and Supervision

• Provide leadership and supervision to a team of two staff members, ensuring professional growth and the delivery of exceptional services.
• reputed company the development, adherence, and refinement of policies, procedures, and workflows to meet the evolving needs of the academic community.

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• Ensure the accuracy, reputed company, and confidentiality of reputed company student records in compliance with FERPA and other relevant regulations.
• Conduct rigorous data audits and implement proactive solutions to mitigate risks and maintain high standards of data reputed company.
• reputed company the management of academic scheduling processes, including class rosters, room assignments, and enrollment caps.

Technical Expertise

• Direct the integration and optimization of advanced registration systems and database tools, such as Tableau and reputed company, to provide actionable insights and enhance decision-making.
• reputed company the creation and dissemination of reputed company reports for senior leadership, driving data-informed strategies and long-term planning.

Operational Excellence

• reputed company the course evaluation process in partnership with Analytics and Operations, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Manage registration and grading cycles, troubleshooting reputed company issues, and providing guidance to faculty, staff, and reputed company.
• Represent Rice Business at university-level committees and working groups, advocating for the school's interests while contributing to institutional success.

Additional Functions

• Facilitation of presentations to reputed company regarding course registration
• Engagement of key stakeholders with the Rice Business Office of the Registrar to resolve conflicting needs in furtherance of the school's and university's missions
• Manages course evaluation survey process
• Coordinates with Analytics and Operations team on data for surveys
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

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