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A rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial academic institution on the cutting edge of online educational delivery, Divine Mercy University (DMU) is a Catholic graduate school of psychology and counseling, founded in 1999 as the Institute for the Psychological Sciences. The University is dedicated to the scientific study of psychology and related fields with a Catholic understanding of the person, marriage, and the family. Over the years DMU has become a leader in preparing Catholic and Christian mental health professionals. The University offers a Doctoral (Psy.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology, an online Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Psychology, and an online Master of Science (M.S.) in Counseling. Additionally, it offers online certificate programs, including a Spiritual Director’s Certificate.
DMU currently enrolls approximately 400 graduate students and 100 certificate-seeking students. It has approximately 70 full-time faculty and staff. In addition to its degree and certificate programs, the University operates an onsite mental health training clinic serving over a hundred clients per year and provides continuing education training through its Center for Trauma and Resiliency Studies.
DMU recently moved to a new and permanent campus located in Sterling, VA, five minutes from Dulles International Airport. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and its doctoral program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). More information can be found at www.divinemercy.edu
The University Registrar reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Digital Learning. The Registrar manages staff within a dynamic institution that provides graduate and certificate education to both traditional and online students. This position requires a unique combination of strong leadership, technical, and interpersonal skills. The Registrar must create and maintain collaborative working relationships with institutional leadership, faculty, and staff and support university programs and policies consistent with regulations from federal, state, administrative, and academic entities. The Registrar acts as a central communication resource for academic and policy information related to student records management. The Registrar is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the academic records.
1. To provide quality student service which says to students, "We care and we deliver", in the area of registration, tuition assessment and academic records, and to ensure the confidentiality and accuracy of student records.
· Oversees all operations in the registration process (record creation, course schedule building, classroom assignment, final exam scheduling, grade processing, transcript issuance, and student enrollment verification)
· Coordinates the Student Information System, conducts Pre-registration, Completion, Registration and Drop/Add
· Ensures compliance with Student Records Policy
· Records transfer credit, advanced placement, study abroad work, thesis titles, comprehensive examination results, and grade changes
· Collaborates in the processing of tuition and associated fees
· Assign operator security profiles to Student Records users and monitor the system to prevent unauthorized access to computer records
· Enforces the provision of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and acts as the university’s chief compliance officer for FERPA.
2. To demonstrate the university's commitment to the thoughtful treatment of its students, past, and present, through the timeliness and accuracy of the transcript system.
· Produce and mail transcripts
· Store & preserve academic records and inactive student folders
· Process grades and produce transcripts for non-credit students
· Retain copies of course descriptions.
3. To ensure good order and an atmosphere conducive to academic activity by producing timely and accurate statistics, class rosters, grades, certifications and other reports, and by serving as a "watchdog" for academic policies.
· Establishes and maintains collaborative and effective working relationships with a diverse group of leaders across the university
· Serves on various university committees and advisory groups
· Develops, evaluates, interprets, and enforces departmental and university policies, procedures, and strategies
· Directs the activities of office staff
· Produce official student lists, reports, statistics, and related information
· Prepare enrollment, completion, and graduation data for IPEDS & CORE statistical reports
· Interpret & enforce academic regulations
· Collect grades from faculty, records grades, produces and sends grade reports
· Order diplomas from tentative lists prepared by deans
· Monitor lists of graduates and rank for graduation
· Organize student participation in Commencement.
4. Responsible for the development of the Academic Calendar, updating of the Registrar’s Office website, and assisting with the development and publication of the University Catalog.
· Prepare, publish, distribute class and examination schedules
· Maintain and archive official catalogs
· Administer the Teacher Evaluation System
· Plan and coordinate the Schedule of Classes to insure that all curricular needs are met while responding to the preferences of faculty and students.
Requirements
· Minimum Bachelor’s degree with progressive experience in a registrar/student services functional capacity within a higher education institution.
· Ability to deal effectively with university faculty, students, administrators, and staff, as well as various outside organizations and agencies in enforcing key university academic policies
· Experience, background, and/or demonstrated knowledge in competency-based education and creation of transcripts, including extended transcripts
· Strong interest in being an advocate for both faculty and students through direct and indirect interaction; i.e. procedural and systems development
· Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
· Experience managing complex records systems and computer systems development in a registrar’s office or admissions office (specific experience with Grad Pro and/or Anthology preferred)
· Successful supervisory experience in a people-oriented environment
· Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
To apply for this position please visit the following link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/915261
Divine Mercy University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively committed to increasing diversity within its community. As required by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, DMU does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or disability. |
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