Assistant Registrar

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers:  the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work.

For more than a decade, Augsburg's commitment to intentional diversity has been reflected in the student body as Black, Indigenous and other students of color comprise more than 50% of the student body. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Summary of Position

The Assistant Registrar supports the management of the curriculum, transfer evaluation, degree completion, and other customer service functions of the Registrar's Office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports changes in business processes, systems, and technology; implements systems to maintain student curriculum records; supports the storage, security, accuracy, and preservation of academic records in accordance with University policy, accreditation standards, industry best practices, and privacy laws.
• Administers the transfer credit functions; evaluates learning for transfer credit by following established policy and exercising professional judgement; develops and maintains transfer guides; partners with academic department chairs to establish course equivalencies, transfer guides, and articulation agreements.
• Administers the graduation functions; reviews graduation applications; collaborates with faculty and staff to resolve degree completion issues; establishes commencement and academic honors eligibility; certifies and communicates degree completion.
• Supports the management of the curriculum functions, including curriculum recordkeeping and publication of the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
• Serves as backup and support for making edits to the academic schedule.
• Supports registration functions and implements improvements to meet student and faculty needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in cross-training to support the collective work of the office during peak periods.
• Interprets, develops, and enforces academic policy and procedure.
• Performs general office functions and provides direct customer service as needed.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is an office. Sedentary work for long periods at a time. 
• Regular computer and phone use.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years of professional relevant experience or equivalent within higher education or similar setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using databases and systems to enter, verify, and update records, and ability to run queries and reports.
• Experience with project management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to communicate and explain university policies verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to show initiative, work independently, organize workflow, manage multiple projects, and handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with little supervision.
• Ability to reason/analyze, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate patience/understanding.
• Ability to analyze processes for continuous quality improvement, utilizing technology where appropriate. 
• Knowledge of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively communicate curriculum and registration policy

Application Requirements

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. 

Compensation and Benefits at Augsburg

• The compensation range is $47,000 - $53,000 per year, DOQ.

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire
• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Equal Opportunity 

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: [email protected].