Job Description

Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining DegreeWorks to include upgrades, student education planner and transfer equivalency; lead testing for all DegreeWorks-related projects.

Analyzing and determining requirements, researching proprietary solutions, conducting process analysis and reengineering, testing applications, and debugging and resolving issues.

Applications developed include custom solutions to address specific functional needs, interfaces to exchange data between applications, process automation, and operational reporting.

The position will work with the university’s Banner enterprise resource planning (ERP) system as well as several additional enterprise and departmental applications such as BannerDocument Management, DegreeWorks, Next Gen Dynamic Forms, SQL and WebFOCUS.

The position will also work with a variety of technology services such as the National Student Clearing House. Work will include development at all levels of modern multi-tier applications and will leverage agile programming techniques.

The position will work with colleagues in other technical departments and may be engaged in data remediation and business intelligence projects and may coordinate application management with server upgrade projects.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Office of the Registrar maintains the academic records of all students registered in the University and issue official transcripts and reports of such records; conducts the registration of all students in the University; prepares and publish the class and examination schedules; administers the faculty regulations relating to the removal of academic deficiencies incurred in this University and to compliance with probation and re-admission requirements

As the only official “Office of Records” for students pursuing degrees at this University and the only office authorized to issue official transcripts, or to certify the enrollment and attendance of students, the awarding of degrees, and other matters of record, the University Registrar has an important mission in the operation of the University. To this end, the University Registrar has the responsibility to maintain timely and accurate records of the academic progress and accomplishments of its students, while maintaining the privacy and security of those records.

As a central administrative office for the University, the Office of the Registrar is responsible for scheduling classes into the space available in the general classroom pool, scheduling students for classes, grade recording, and grade reporting. This office provides data for internal and external reporting, assists schools and departments by furnishing needed data and other services, assists the faculty wherever possible, and renders services to the alumni by providing transcripts and certifications and other records needed.

As a principal administrative officer, the University Registrar assists the chief officers of the institution by providing reports, analyses, and recommendations required for policy formulation. The University Registrar also serves as a policy maker and acts to facilitate and implement institutional policy, providing interpretation and enforcement of policy.

This office assists academic units in ensuring compliance to University policies and procedures pertaining to the observance of the academic calendars, testing and grading practices, and recording of academic performance through publication of official procedures’ memoranda and personal advisement. Acting as a watcher and conscience for the University, this office balances the perceived interests of the University administration and its own constituents to ensure that policies and procedures are fully executed in a manner that is compassionate and sensitive to the needs of those the University seeks to serve.

The Office of the Registrar places service to students and faculty first among its priorities, recognizing these persons as the Office’s primary constituency. As a primary information resource for students and faculty, this office actively seeks ways to effectively communicate and to inform students of their rights, responsibilities, and procedures. As a service-oriented office, in addition to providing efficient and immediate access to information, this office facilitates and coordinates activities of students and faculty pertaining to administrative matters.

1890 Land Grant University, North Carolina A&T State University enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. With a student body in excess of 13,000 and approximately 500 faculty, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through eight schools and colleges. The University graduates the largest number of African American students in engineering, science, and technology in the nation. It offers over 40 Masters and Ph.D. programs. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree and 1-2 years experience or bachelors degree and 2-4 years experience required.

Required experience includes designing installing, testing, codes, and debuging ad hoc and/or manages existing applications, servers and infrastructure, including the implementation of new versions of existing software or the design of new software and strategies to support the institution’s mission Information technology degree is prefrred.

Knowledge of SQL, DegreeWorks and other complex applications to meet functional requirements. Project management experience. Knowledge of key business processes associated with the Office of the Registrar.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Knowledge of the Banner Student Information System, DegreeWorks experience, Webfocus Reporting.