Posting Number: S06075P
Position Title: Associate Registrar (Transfer Articulation and Technology)
Department: Registrar
Location: Arlington
Job Family: Registrar
Position Status: Full-time
Work Hours: Standard
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
- Occasional work on evenings and or weekends
- Some travel expected
Open to: External and Internal
Salary: Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $80,000.
Duration: Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis: Monthly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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Job Summary: The Associate Registrar for Transfer Articulation and Technology provides leadership and management of the transfer and test credit evaluation team, directs the process of transfer course evaluation and approval, collaborates with academic units, and provides guidance and structure to all aspects of the transfer ad test credit processes. This position will assess, devise and implement systems and technology for transfer evaluations so that the office is strategically managing the transfer process and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee application of existing systems for approval, evaluation, and posting of credit. Identify the need for new technology, policies, and processes and manage the roll-out of process changes.
- Research and develop strategic recommendations related to enhancements of transfer processes, policies, and systems, keeping abreast of industry best practices.
- Create, interpret, implement, and enforce student centered transfer policies. Provide leadership and maintain current knowledge of university academic requirements for areas of responsibility.
- Formulate business practices in consultation with the University Registrar.
- Provide a high degree of judgement, accuracy, and accountability in supporting institutional and department policies and goals.
- Supervises support staff for transcript review, interpretation, and posting of credit to student records.
- Supervise support staff in review of course evaluations, updating course/articulation equivalencies, and maintenance of TCCNS and transfer guides.
- Oversee maintenance of Registrar Office transfer and test credit-related web pages that provide information for students and academic units, including but not limited to the Course Equivalency tool, faculty review resources, published forms and process.
- Provide oversight support and resolutions to matters related to customer service for the transfer articulation unit.
- Lead ongoing audits of course evaluation workflows and create queries for tracking and reporting.
- Manage complex work situations and implement responses based on interpretation of regulations and standards, in collaboration with the Registrar as needed or required.
- Serve on committees and task forces as assigned.
- Actively participate in the design, implementation, and development of technology related applications that enhance services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Masters Degree.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Records and Registration or in areas closely relevant to the Registrar's office.
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
- Experience with utilization of ERP/SIS systems.
- Understanding of the data and document management in decision making analysis.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with PeopleSoft.
- Experience leading projects to completion.
- Prior work with transfer students or transfer credit evaluation and articulation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of best practices, trends, regulation and policy changes; willingness to learn emerging technologies and to develop new skills.
- Proven ability to directly contribute to reaching enrollment goals.
- Knowledge of working with transcript service systems for articulation reviews and common practices for transferability of coursework.
- Professional technical skills; strong project management skills.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional critical thinking skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal, State and Institutional policies and guidelines.
Special Conditions for Eligibility: Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
CBC Requirement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
University Information: The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at
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