Associate Registrar for Systems – Technology

Fort Lewis College Career and Life Design Center

Associate Registrar managing student information systems, academic records, and regulatory reporting for Fort Lewis College. Supervising Registrar’s Office staff and leading technology and process-improvement projects.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeDurango • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $66,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing student information systems, data analysis, and regulatory compliance while leading teams to enhance student services and operational efficiency. Proficient in developing and implementing technology solutions that support academic records management and reporting functions.

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Student Information Systems ManagementData Analysis and ReportingTeam Leadership and SupervisionTechnology Implementation and SupportRegulatory Compliance and Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisDatabase Query ToolsBusiness Process ImprovementSystem ImplementationReportingTechnology SolutionsAcademic Records ManagementProject ManagementData ValidationFERPA Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Workday StudentData Visualization ToolsDatabase Management SystemsReporting ToolsSoftware Upgrade Management

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationEnrollment ServicesStudent ServicesAcademic RecordsDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership to plan, implement, and analyze technology solutions supporting quality student services
Define requirements, investigate technology solutions, and lead or participate in system implementations
Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot problems and develop efficient business processes
Design and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders
Perform data analysis and support data-informed decision-making
Manage state and federal reporting functions for the Registrar's Office
Develop systems to manage academic records and student information
Supervise, train, coach, and develop Registrar's Office staff
Lead systems analysis and process improvements
Support day-to-day systems operations, resolve data discrepancies, and provide access to core systems
Integrate new systems and processes with existing systems
Coordinate releases, testing, lifecycle maintenance, rollouts, and software upgrades
Manage project scope, risks, and contingency planning
Recommend available and emerging technology platforms
Represent the Registrar's Office in cross-campus initiatives
Coordinate multifunctional projects with AIS-Tech and Skyhawk Station teams
Manage academic-record imaging workflows
Produce regulatory, ad hoc, project-status, and service-delivery reports
Create data-validation processes and review data for completeness and accuracy
Use database query and visualization tools
Document system requirements, data definitions, procedures, and workflows
Develop guides, resources, training materials, and software manuals
Hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and manage staff workload and responsibilities
Ensure compliance with regulations, university policies, best practices, and industry standards
Stay informed of industry trends and explore new service-delivery platforms
Maintain Registrar's Office operations and customer service
Maintain confidentiality under FERPA and applicable policies and laws
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials
Serve as acting Registrar during the Registrar's absence
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student information systems, enrollment services, or a closely related field
Two or more years of supervisory or demonstrated team-leadership experience
Experience leading or substantially contributing to technology or systems projects
Demonstrated experience supporting, configuring, implementing, or administering a student information system
Experience with reporting, data analysis, or database query tools
Experience developing, improving, and documenting business processes and procedures
Experience training and supervising personnel
Strong presentation, writing, problem-solving, and public relations skills
Proven track record making data-driven decisions
Analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success
Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Preferred: Four or more years of supervisory experience in a registrar, enrollment services, student services, or comparable higher-education environment
Preferred: Experience configuring, testing, implementing, and supporting Workday Student or another enterprise student information system
Preferred: Workday reporting, business processes, security, integrations, or data management experience
Preferred: Experience with academic requirements, degree audit, curriculum, registration, or academic records functionality
Ability to communicate business-specific requirements, problems, issues, and solutions to technical and non-technical users
Experience reporting enrollment and degree data to state and federal agencies
Knowledge of best practices in academic records management
Successful candidate must submit official transcripts and pass a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Full-time permanent full-year employment
Work-life balance culture
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Professional development initiatives
Less than 5% travel