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INTRODUCTION

Boston University’s Office of the University Registrar seeks a Senior Assistant Registrar for Curriculum Management. Reporting to the Associate Registrar and working collaboratively across the University, the Senior Assistant Registrar is responsible for all facets of curriculum management at Boston University. This role oversees the production of the Boston University Bulletin and its integration with the curriculum approval process, course catalog updates, degree and program requirement tracking, and the maintenance of the course catalog in the Student Information System (SIS). The Senior Assistant Registrar provides training and consultation to colleagues across the University and represents the Office of the University Registrar on University committees as requested and appropriate. The position is a member of the Curriculum and Classroom Management Department and represents the Associate Registrar as requested.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Assistant Registrar’s primary duties include:

• Provide conceptual and operational support for Curriculum Management at Boston University.
• Oversee maintenance and updates to the course catalog and related SIS functions, including new initiatives and system improvements.
• Manage the annual Bulletin update process.
• Perform ongoing quality control checks on work being updated in SIS by departmental staff.
• Deliver periodic re-education and training on curriculum processes and procedures to academic departments in the schools and colleges.
• Communicate regularly and accurately with internal and external clients.
• Work autonomously and supervise two staff members.

BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION

• Remote work is dependent on performance and responsibility. This position is designated as remote-local. The successful candidate must reside within a 3-hour commuting distance of the University to attend occasional in-person events as required.
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, paid time off.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Office of the University Registrar is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). It supports the instructional and student progress endeavors of Boston University by providing quality services to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, and the public. We supervise registration and the evaluation of transfer credit, maintain student academic records and record grades, issue transcripts, verify enrollment and graduation, issue diplomas, assign classrooms, produce the class schedule, schedule final examinations, and oversee production of the Bulletin and the Degree Advice system.

Across the 10 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly inclusive University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees.

REQUIRED SKILLS

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

REQUIREMENTS

A cover letter is required for consideration.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in higher education.
• 2+ years of prior supervisory experience; self-directed with the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and manage competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated advanced operational, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Strong technical proficiency, including database management and data analysis.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and to defuse and resolve difficult situations diplomatically.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train staff.
• Experience with large information systems and multi-application integrations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel skills) or Google Sheets; experience with data reporting tools a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree (earned or in progress).
• Experience with major student information systems, such as Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or Ellucian Banner.
• Proven success leading project management and process-improvement initiatives.
• Experience translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences and documented training experience.
• Additional supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Experience with large information systems and multi-application integrations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel skills) or Google Sheets; experience with data reporting tools a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.