Campus Registrar

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POSITION SPECIFICS

The Office of the Registrar at Penn State Harrisburg invites applications for the role of Assistant Registrar for Graduation Certification and Degree Audits. Serving a diverse population of more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students across residential and World Campus programs, the Registrar's Office delivers front-facing, student-centered services that support academic progress and operational excellence.

This professional position provides leadership for the campus's undergraduate graduation certification process, ensuring accurate assessment of degree completion in close collaboration with academic programs, advisers, and administrative partners. The Assistant Registrar also authorizes updates to undergraduate student academic records and degree audits, applying University policy and curriculum requirements with consistency, accuracy, and sound judgement.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, strategic, and collaborative, with strong technical, communication and critical thinking skills to navigate nuanced academic situations with professionalism and accuracy. Strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills are required, as well as the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students and academic professionals.

A flexible work arrangement is available.

The Assistant Registrar responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead the undergraduate graduation certification process for residential and World Campus students in Penn State Harrisburg programs by verifying completion of all degree requirements in collaboration with academic programs
• Investigate and resolve complex academic issues impacting students' graduation eligibility in partnership with academic programs, Capital College registrar, and University registrar's office
• Review, authorize, and process updates to individual student records-including curricular exceptions, substitutions, and waivers-in accordance with Faculty Senate policies, and Capital College or University curriculum standards
• Ensure compliance with University, state, and federal guidelines governing student academic records
• Provide guidance to students, advisers, and faculty regarding curriculum requirements, academic policy, and degree progress
• Develop and maintain inclusive, equitable, and scalable standard procedures for evaluating and processing degree audit updates
• Analyze, and interpret reports from University systems to identify trends, address concerns, and provide recommendations to campus leadership
• Develop resources that enhance support for student success and degree completion
• Contribute to broader administrative operations within the Registrar's Office as needed

Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, near the city of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. The college is easily accessible via interstate and rail routes from Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York. Harrisburg International Airport is located within minutes from the campus. Aside from the University Park campus, Penn State Harrisburg is the largest and most comprehensive of Penn State's Commonwealth Campuses with more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We are Penn State in the Capital Region. To learn more about the college please visit http://harrisburg.psu.edu.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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