Job Title: UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH - Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

Deadline Date: Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2009

Starting Date:

Institution: Hollins University invites applications for the position of University Registrar and Executive Director of Institutional Research. This new position offers opportunity for a motivated candidate to bring innovation and leadership to all administrative and operational activities relating to registrar functions and institutional research. The University Registrar and Executive Director of Institutional Research manages 2 full-time staff, reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, sits on the Academic Policy Committee and participates with University administrators and faculty in providing academic leadership.

Hollins is a distinguished, national, liberal arts university, founded in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college. Coed graduate programs were established in 1958. Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia, Hollins has many outstanding academic programs, including a nationally recognized English and creative writing program, a well established internship program that gives undergraduate students a jump start on their careers, and extensive study-abroad opportunities. One of the distinctions of the Hollins learning experience is the 4-1-4 calendar, which gives students the month of January to focus on particular courses of study, research projects, internships, or travel-study programs. Hollins' challenging curriculum blends rigor with creativity and innovation. Through small classes, a low student-faculty ratio, and excellent advising, faculty members honor and develop student voices. The result is an active learning environment in which students feel free to test ideas, stretch their limits, and ultimately make a difference in the world.

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Job Duties: This position provides leadership and direction in all matters associated with in-person and online registration for undergraduate and graduate programs, records storage; FERPA coordination, coordination of class schedules and classroom assignments, preparation and editing of the academic catalog, preparation and distribution of enrollment statistics, support of internal university research as well as internal and external reporting of student enrollment and academic data.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will bring to Hollins:
• demonstrated expertise utilizing an integrated student information system with a strong commitment to service in a university community;
• ability to manipulate data files to support curricular planning and management, institutional improvement, and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives (experience with Banner is preferred);
• excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• demonstrated ability to work with diverse student, faculty and staff constituencies;
• ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities and meet deadlines;
• sound professional judgment, flexibility, willingness to learn and implement new technologies, and the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity;
• bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Salary/Benefits:

To Apply: Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Letters of application should include a statement of professional philosophy and be accompanied by a resume and the names of at least three references. Materials should be sent via e-mail.

EEO/AA: Hollins University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.