University Registrar

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of one so classified.

The LeTourneau University Registrar’s primary functions are to safeguard the integrity and security of the university’s records and degrees. The Registrar will protect the privacy interests of all individuals and, as the university official responsible for FERPA compliance, maintain appropriate confidentiality of institutional and student education records. The Registrar will act as a steward and resource regarding institutional policies and practices and promote such policies and practices that serve the two primary obligations noted above. The Registrar plays a central role in the development and implementation of university academic and administrative policies affecting students and courses, both internal to the institution and in inter-institutional matters as appropriate.

• Provides strategic planning, direction, and supervision for the Office of the Registrar
• Responsible for supervising/managing functions within the Office of the Registrar including the student information system, electronic records storage, registration, student academic records, recording transfer credit, degree audit and clearance, athletic eligibility and certification, veterans’ certification, scheduling courses, scheduling exams, and the university catalog.
• Cultivates an environment that is student centered, supporting student success and retention
• Collaborates with the Office of the Provost, Cabinet Officers, Deans, Faculty, and Information Technology to facilitate and improve services to students and continue to improve the services provided by the office.
• Foster a spirit of collaboration with the university community including effective outreach of the Office’s mission and goals
• Collaborate with Enrollment Services and Student Life to ease the transition of new and transfer students to LeTourneau, to include active participation in events such as Summer SWARM
• Coordinate, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost, May and December graduation ceremonies in Longview
• Identify innovations in the Registrar’s Office that maximizes both organizational and technological resources and improves customer service experience for all LeTourneau students
• Together with Information Technology, lead in the technological innovation of the Office of the Registrar
• Participates in the selection of staff and will orient, counsel, supervise, mentor and evaluate performance
• Cooperates with the Office of Institutional Research to verify annual reports and statistical surveys including final census reports each semester
• Monitor the effectiveness of the Registrar's Office through the completion of Institutional Effectiveness Plans and Reports
• Serve on university committees or task forces as appropriate
• Perform other related duties as required and deemed appropriate in support of the Office of the Provost to accomplish assigned responsibilities and functions of office

The Registrar provides leadership for a staff of 8 and manages the Office of the Registrar budgets.

• A master’s from a regionally accredited university
• A minimum of four years of experience in a university records office and demonstration of increasing levels of responsibility
• Experience in non-profit, Christian higher education
• Experience with distance or online education
• Understanding of best practices in the management of academic records
• Technological expertise including a high degree of facility with a relationship database such as Microsoft Access or SQL
• High degree of personal integrity and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
• Highly motivated with strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and work effectively with a team
• LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will continue until the position is filled. In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information. Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

Applications are required and are available from www.letu.edu/jobs or from the Business Office, LeTourneau University, 2100 Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX. Send completed application, and a current resume to:

LeTourneau University
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 7001
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
FAX (903) 233-4103
E-mail address: HumanResources@letu.edu

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.