University Registrar
University Registrar
Charleston Southern University
Priority Consideration Date for
Applications
鈥� Friday, May 1, 2026
Position Summary
Charleston
Southern University seeks a strategic, detail-oriented, and student-centered Registrar to lead the Office of the Registrar and ensure the
integrity, security, and accuracy of student academic records and registration processes. As a senior academic administrator, the Registrar
provides leadership, policy development, and operational oversight for all academic records functions and collaborates closely with faculty,
staff, and campus partners to support student success and institutional compliance.
Key
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all functions of the Registrar鈥檚 Office, including
registration, grading, degree at, transcript
production, enrollment verification, and degree conferral - Ensure the accuracy,
confidentiality, and security of student academic
records in compliance with FERPA and applicable laws - Oversee the maintenance of
the academic calendar, course schedules, and
official academic publications, including the University Catalog and term course offerings - Develop, implement, and evaluate
policies and procedures related to student records, registration, and academic compliance - Lead degree audit and graduation
processes, verifying that students meet all institutional requirements - Manage Registrar鈥檚 Office
operations, including staff
supervision, professional development, workflow optimization, and budget planning - Serve as a key
liaison with academic
departments, Information Technology, and external partners regarding student information systems and academic policy
interpretation - Produce and analyze data and reports related to enrollment, retention, and academic outcomes for internal and
external
stakeholders - Serve on institutional committees in support of academic governance and university initiatives
Qualifications
- Master鈥檚 degree required; terminal or advanced
degree preferred - Significant experience in higher education administration, particularly in registration,
academic records, or a related functional area - Demonstrated knowledge of FERPA and student information systems; experience with
Jenzabar (preferably J1 Web) and Slate strongly preferred - Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills,
with the ability to manage complex processes and large data sets
Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience leveraging technology to improve service delivery, accuracy, and operational
efficiency - Background in academic policy
development and shared governance collaboration - Demonstrated commitment to
student-centered service, integrity of academic
records, and continuous process improvement
Starting Salary Range
and Benefits: Strong
Application Process:
The priority date for initial application review is
Friday, May 1, 2026. It is anticipated
that the candidate to be hired as the next University Registrar will come from this pool. The
position will remain open until filled.
focusEDU is assisting Charleston Southern University with their generation of registrar
candidates with demonstrated credentials and
leaders with progressive vision in the registrar profession.
A completed application
will consist of these materials which must be
submitted electronically to:
Herb Riley, Lead Search Coordinator, at REGCSU@focusedunow.com:
- Your cover letter inciting why this position has appeal for
you and what you can bring to the
position - Your unabridged resume
- Your faith based statements. Your faith statement must
be signed and will include: - 1. Biblical Core Values-
2. Mission: 鈥淧romoting Academic
Excellence in a Christian Environment ()
3. Vision: To be a Christian university
nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading, and serving. ()
4.. Please expand your statement by providing how
you actively participate in the Christian activities of your church.
About Charleston
Southern University
Located near historic Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Southern University is a comprehensive
institution offering a liberal arts curriculum to over 3,600 students and offers over 60 majors and graduate programs in Education,
Business, Criminal Justice, and Nursing. The mission of the University is 鈥減romoting academic excellence in a Christian environment,鈥� and
the vision is to be a Christian University nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving. Charleston Southern
has nationally accredited programs in nursing, business, education, music and athletics, and a budget of approximately $60 million.
Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Charleston Southern employs faculty and staff who are professing Christians. For more
information about the University, please visit .
Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Charleston Southern University is a Christian university and tobacco-free campus. We do not illegally discriminate on the basis of race,
age, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on
which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its
services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and
athletic and University-administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in
employment. The University has been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972 which conflict with the University鈥檚 religious tenets and core values.
