Washington and Lee University

University Registrar

Washington and Lee University (W&L) seeks a seasoned, collaborative, and innovative professional to join the university as its next registrar. The university registrar is an onsite position, and the anticipated start date for the successful candidate is spring/summer 2024.

Washington and Lee University is a top-ranked private institution in Lexington, Virginia, where the rigorous inquiry and critical thinking of a liberal arts curriculum are integrated with nationally accredited undergraduate programs in business and journalism and a graduate School of Law. One of the hallmarks of the W&L experience is the accessibility of its faculty. With an eight-to-one student-to-faculty ratio and 96 percent of classes enrolling fewer than 25 students, students can immerse themselves in courses while benefiting from the faculty's personalized attention and guidance.

W&L is the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in America, and its historic campus, situated in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, is home to a vibrant, welcoming university community. With an enrollment of 1,898 undergraduates and 379 law students (Fall 2023), Washington and Lee's small size enables students to find mentors and develop personal relationships across campus. W&L students hold each other to the highest standard of integrity, united by the student-run honor system. And when they graduate, they do so with a network of support, lifelong friendships, and a degree that opens doors.

The Position

Serving as a member of the provost's leadership team and reporting to the associate provost for academic development and operations, the university registrar (registrar) is responsible for oversight and support of all registrar office services, including ensuring the integrity, security, and maintenance of academic and student records, as well as the development, implementation, and management of course registration, academic schedules, transcripts, diplomas, the academic catalog, and classroom scheduling and utilization. The registrar advises on academic policy for faculty, staff, and students and serves as the secretary of the committee on courses and degrees. This campus leader works closely with multiple units across the campus, including accreditation and institutional research, student affairs, admissions and financial aid, information technology services, the Law School, human resources, the business office, and development.

The registrar oversees an operating budget of approximately $220,000 and a team of five full-time professionals who collaborate to provide timely, efficient, and consistent business processes for records, registration, and scheduling. The registrar analyzes enrollment trends and course demand data, regularly provides this essential information and data to the deans and the provost, and plays a crucial role in technical and policy implementations. As Washington and Lee recently transitioned its student information system and reporting to Workday, the registrar defines, evaluates, and operationalizes reimagined academic processes and reporting, including advising, registration, degree audit, and transcription.

Qualifications

A master's degree and five or more years of management experience in a higher education registrar's office, or a combination of education and relevant experience providing a similar background and capabilities, are required.

The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who can work effectively with complex administrative software systems, analyze and interpret data, and provide strong leadership in managing, securing, and protecting the integrity of academic records.

Application and Nomination

Review of applications will begin on Friday, February 23, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at https://apptrkr.com/4971328. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Michel R. Frendian, senior consultant, at [email protected].

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

The anticipated hiring salary range for the university registrar is $115,000-$140,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Visit the Washington and Lee University website at http://www.wlu.edu.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Washington and Lee University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.