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Columbia University is hiring an Assistant Registrar, Course Management (Hybrid Schedule). The role is the university's main point of contact for its course management system, the platform departments and programs use to propose courses and maintain the course inventory, catalog, and term class schedule across all Columbia campuses. The assistant registrar reports to the Deputy University Registrar and also helps shape the replacement of the university's Student Information System.

Highlights

Serve as the main point of contact for course management at the university, overseeing the course proposal process and maintaining the course inventory, course catalog, and term class schedule for all Columbia campuses.
Manage enhancements to the course management system and oversee changes to its workflow and approval processes, working with Columbia Information Technology to improve its modules.
Manage access and roles for all end users across university schools and departments, and run the CM workflow by assigning roles, monitoring progress, and holding users to quality standards within set timelines.
Create the annual production schedule and plan the term class schedule timeline with the course scheduling team, communicating deadlines and policy direction to end users.
Oversee documentation and facilitate training sessions for end users on software updates, enhancements, production schedules, and error reporting.
Review and edit course data so it meets Office of the University Registrar standards, and reconcile data between the course management system and the mainframe student information system while it remains in use.
Support the development and implementation of future Student Information System replacement modules, including enrollment, academic history, and degree audit.
Support academic departments with the cyclical production of bulletins and maintain procedures so changes to academic policy and programs are entered into the system throughout the year.
Requires a bachelor's degree plus at least four years of related experience, with registrar's office experience, three years with course management software, and knowledge of systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, CourseLeaf, and DegreeWorks preferred.
Hybrid, full-time position that calls for expertise in student records privacy (FERPA) and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Assistant Registrar, Course Management (Hybrid Schedule) Full Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Deputy University Registrar, the Assistant Registrar for Course Management (CM) serves as the main point of contact for all issues related to course management at the university. The CM system allows Departments and Programs to comprehensively manage their Course Inventory through a fully integrated and seamless application that eliminates outdated mainframe protocol. The role oversees the course proposal process and maintains the course inventory, the course catalog, and the term class schedule for all Columbia University campuses. This position is responsible for managing enhancements to the CM system and promotes and oversees changes to workflow and approval processes. The Assistant Registrar manages and oversees all communications regarding the CM system to all end users. In addition, the Assistant Registrar oversees documentation and training and supports the development and implementation of future Student Information System (SIS) replacement modules that will include, but are not limited to, enrollment, academic history, degree audit, and other registrar-related functions. This position provides functional leadership and subject matter expertise in the design, development, maintenance, refinement, enhancement, and deployment of academic processes and systems. While mainframe SIS is used, ensures that data between the CM system and SIS are reconciled; updates courses and term class schedule in mainframe SIS.

Responsibilities

Serves as the main point of contact for all issues related to course management at the university; oversees the course proposal process; maintains the course inventory, the course catalog, and the term class schedule for all Columbia University campuses.
This position is responsible for managing enhancements to the CM system and promotes and oversees changes to workflow and approval processes.
The Assistant Registrar manages and oversees all communications regarding the CM system to all end users.
In addition, the Assistant Registrar for Course Management oversees documentation and training and supports the development and implementation of future Student Information System (SIS) replacement modules that will include, but are not limited to, enrollment, academic history, degree audit, and other registrar-related functions.
This position provides functional leadership and subject matter expertise in the design, development, maintenance, refinement, enhancement, and deployment of academic processes and systems.
Supports academic departments in the cyclical production of bulletins, maintenance of the curriculum, and term-by-term course offering information.
Generates reports to meet analytic and programmatic objectives.
Provides leadership and direction for the continued development of the CM system in collaboration with senior leadership.
Ensures all data in the CM system conforms to guidelines of the Office of the University Registrar and ensures that the term class schedule adheres to the university's official scheduling guidelines.
Creates the annual CM production schedule and communicates the timeline and workflow requirements to end users.
Responsible for managing access and roles for all end users of the CM system across all university schools and departments.
In collaboration with the course scheduling team, plans the appropriate timeline for the creation of the term class schedule. Responsible for communicating action items and policy direction to all end users.
Oversees and administers training materials and facilitates training sessions for all end users which will include communicating updated software, enhancements, changes, production schedules, maintenance deadlines, and error reporting.
Performs system maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshoots issues as warranted.
Manages and leads the CM workflow process through updating and assigning roles, training new end users, monitoring progress, and holding users accountable to meeting quality standards within a set timeline.
Develops and maintains procedures ensuring that all changes to academic policy and programs are entered into the CM system throughout the year through collaboration with department leaders throughout the university.
Assesses the organizational structure, content, and uniformity between all modules in the CM system through reviewing and editing content to meet university and Office of the University Registrar standards.
Review and, if necessary, edit course data in the CM system to comply with standards of the Office of the University Registrar.
Works closely with Columbia Information Technology to enhance the modules of CM.
While mainframe SIS is used, ensures that data between the CM system and SIS are reconciled; updates courses and term class schedule in mainframe SIS.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of four years related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree desirable.
Knowledge of student information systems such as: Ellucian Banner, Peoplesoft, Colleague, Event Management Systems (EMS), CollegeNet 25Live, Leapfrog CourseLeaf, and DegreeWorks. Experience working with faculty and academic administrators in a higher education institution.
Previous work experience in a registrar's office.
Experience working with faculty and academic administrators in a higher education institution.
At least three years of experience working with course management software.

Other Requirements

Proven competency in working with an integrated student information system and most desktop applications
Demonstrable experience managing multiple priorities.
Demonstrated expertise working with student and academic records, including student records privacy (FERPA) policy and procedures.
Technical expertise and proficiency working with integrated administrative software, software applications, reporting tools and spreadsheet applications.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and foster collaboration among a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a large, complex academic environment.
Ability to exercise diplomacy and creativity in problem resolution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to emerging technologies in order to improve service delivery. Knowledge of information technology and computing applications as implemented in higher education.
Must be able to work well with all levels of employees, be flexible in nature, have sound judgment with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.
Candidate must have a passion for excellent customer service and a commitment to exceptional quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran. Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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