Academic Registrar Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for academic registrar, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight and leadership in implementing and enforcing the University's policies and protocol regarding the use, dissemination, integrity, security, privacy of student information, identity management, as well as applicable federal and state law and regulations including the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other regulations and best practices that ensure student record integrity.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Efficiently employ available resources, exercise continuous improvement and leverage existing and new technology to provide the most accurate records and positive student experience
• Demonstrated practical leadership skills and a commitment to providing superior customer service to others
• Experience creating and implementing training and workshops
• Basic knowledge of curriculum within higher education
• Possess advanced technical skills, including Student/Academic records modules in SNHU’s student information system
• Active participation in requirements definition and testing associated with the implementation of the new student information system
• Knowledge of enrollment and enrollment related activities and procedures
• Knowledge of tuition and fee calculations

Please consider me for the academic registrar opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for resources and direction to facilitate student understanding of communications and processes across university departments and academic units.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated success with improving business processes
• Knowledge of curriculum and academic program structures in a College setting
• Creative thinker with attention to detail
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse population
• Experience with student information systems or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining a large rules-based database
• Proven experience evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Knowledge of the University’s academic policies, particularly as related to curriculum

Please consider me for the academic registrar opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight of on-site registration processes, student academic support services, academic conduct issues, grade appeals, and record keeping.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of HRIS, Student Financials, Microsoft Office, Gizmo, and ImageNow
• FERPA training within one month of appointment
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office products
• Academic advising experience in higher education
• Experience in database report writing, performing advanced data mining and analysis
• Experience in enrollment management
• Experience in areas of student activities/services or campus life
• Demonstrated proficiency at the advanced level with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

I would like to submit my application for the academic registrar opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight and implement academic standards and policies governing student status changes such as: probation, academic suspension, leaves of absence, dismissal, and withdrawal.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge with BusinessObjects queries and M-Pathways student system
• Computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, e-mail, Excel, Access, the PeopleSoft Student Administration System
• Results-driven and adept at using data to inform decision-making, continuous improvement and customer service
• Experience working with systems such as Banner, EMS and CourseLeaf in a scheduling or registrar’s office
• Demonstrated experience with data collection
• Experience with Banner or other student information system
• Familiarity with NCAA eligibility regulations
• Experience supervising full-time professional staff

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the academic registrar position.

Previously, I was responsible for departmental support and student services including but not limited to quarterly faculty class scheduling; communicating information, requirements, and deadlines on quarterly academic processes in a timely manner; assisting with questions related to student status, academic progress, and student course registration; provide search committee support for faculty searches; maintain student and academic records; and manage program and CP departmental list serve and email distribution lists.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of the various curriculums in all of the colleges, particularly as related to course scheduling and student registrations
• Strong knowledge of Registrar’s Office policies and procedures, particularly as related to academic scheduling, event scheduling, and classroom management
• Working knowledge of BANNER student information system and scheduling software is helpful
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent organizational, time-management, analytical and reasoning skills
• Experience interpreting policy, legislation, and/or complex rules and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative developing innovative solutions
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy of work