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ABOUT SIMMONS
Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.
As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Registrar for Systems and Analytics provides operational leadership and strategic support for student information systems, data governance, reporting, and analytics within the Office of the Registrar. This role is responsible for business process analysis, system optimization, reporting, and data integrity, ensuring that systems and data effectively support institutional operations, compliance, and decision-making.The Associate Registrar serves as a key liaison between the Registrar's Office, Technology, and campus partners to enhance system functionality and promote data-informed practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages and oversees the operation, configuration, and optimization of the student information system (Workday Student).
Coordinates system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and testing in collaboration with Technology and other vendors.
Serves as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting issues related to the SIS and works with Technology to resolve technical problems.
Support core Registrar functions, including the creation of program of studies, records, and degree audit, through effective system design and maintenance.
Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and security of student academic data.
Develop and maintain data standards, documentation, and business process workflows.
Participates in institutional data governance initiatives
Monitors compliance with institutional policies, FERPA, and applicable federal regulations.
Manages National Student Clearinghouse enrollment reporting
Design, develop, and maintain standard and ad hoc reports using Workday and other reporting tools.
Analyze enrollment, retention, and graduation data to support institutional planning and assessment.
Works closely with other departments such as academic affairs, admissions, technology, and financial aid, to ensure alignment of data systems.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation and improved system functionality.
Provides training and support to staff and faculty on the use of systems and data reporting tools, promoting effective use of technology in academic administration.
Contributes to the development of a long-term strategy for data systems and analytics that aligns with the institutional mission and goals.
Leads or supports projects related to systems implementation, data integration, and analytics initiatives, ensuring timely completion and alignment with institutional priorities.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Information Systems, Business) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Registrar's Office, academic operations, or student services.
Extensive experience with a Student Information System (SIS) (Workday preferred).
Proven experience managing complex data sets, building reports, and using Workday or reporting tools
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