Associate Registrar

Description

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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

Associate Registrar 

The Associate Registrar for Global Engagement provides comprehensive Registrar support to Affiliate Institutions (AIs), University Partnerships (UPs), non degree study abroad students, Short-Term Programs (STP), and J1 visa Exchange Visitors, among others. The Associate Registrar for Global Engagement monitors student applications, enrollments, performance, progress, graduation, and records for each student. The Associate Registrar for Global Engagement maintains a positive and cooperative relationship with foreign and domestic counterparts and collaborates with other members of the university as needed to support the needs of Global Engagement students and visitors. The Associate Registrar also focuses on designing, developing, and monitoring curriculum mapping. The Registrar for Global Engagement reports to the Registrar and follows directions from the Vice President and Dean of Global Engagement.

Essential Functions

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential partner universities and research organizations
• Develop and manage partnership agreements with universities to ensure mutual benefits and compliance with all relevant regulations
• Manage the coordination and oversight of incoming and outgoing exchange programs, including excursions, lodging, scheduling, transportation, and visa requirements
• Plan and implement events, such as information sessions, symposia, and workshops to promote academic partnerships and collaboration
• Maintain accurate records of partnerships, agreements, and programs in a database, ensuring that all data is up-to-date and accessible
• Collaborate with the university’s marketing and communications department to promote the institution’s academic partnerships
• Manage the preparation of reports and presentations on partnership activities for senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure accurate program information is presented on partner and foreign webpages
• Periodically review partner university media channels to ensure messaging is in alignment with Westcliff University branding and accreditation
• Develop curriculum maps that identify transfer credit agreements
• Alignment with Standards: Ensure curriculum maps align with local, state, or national educational standards, frameworks, and guidelines. Stay updated on curriculum standards and incorporate any necessary changes or updates into the mapping process.
•  Mapping Tools and Software: Utilize curriculum mapping software or tools to create, maintain, and update curriculum maps. Familiarize yourself with various mapping platforms and stay updated on emerging technologies in curriculum mapping.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather input, feedback, and suggestions.
• Work with Institutional Research to analyze assessment data, student performance data, and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of university partnerships. Identify areas for improvement and recommend revisions or enhancements based on data-driven insights.
• Handles other projects and tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, international relations, education, etc.)
• At least two years of experience in higher education, with a focus on international education, partnership development, or related fields
• MUST have prior Registrar experience
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people and a strong cross-cultural understanding and cross-cultural communication
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Experience working with databases
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively
• Self-starter, takes initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Monday.com, and Google Suite
• The Associate Registrar for Global Engagement plays a key role in advancing the mission of the institution and is a vital member of the university’s international team.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.