Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services, the Registrar works cooperatively with BCCC faculty and staff and performs the following:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the processes and operation of the registration and student records functions; interprets and applies federal and state mandated guidelines.
• Establishes, monitors, evaluates and improves processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with College missions, vision, and values, in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Develops and administers policies pertaining to the overall student record keeping function of the College including class rosters, permanent records, transcripts, credits, grading, and withdrawal. Responsible for the security and confidentiality of student records.
• Advises and enforces college policies relating to registration, admissions and records; works with federal agencies, directs the preparation and maintenance of accurate state and federal statistical reports, assists with internal and external audits.
• Evaluates, trains, and supervises office staff as necessary.
• Oversees graduation activities including maintenance of graduation files, preparation of graduation list, degree mailings, and coordination of graduation ceremony.
• Develops and administers budgets including approving department expenditures.
• Evaluates and communicates the impact of potential legal or regulatory changes on the College.
• Recommends course transfer and substitutions for Beaufort Community College course requirements. Coordinates articulation with other schools.
• Advises and responds to questions from college departments and external agencies regarding complex issues or policies impacting assigned programs and services.
• Develops, plans, implements and administers College goals and objectives.
• Serves as the College’s chief FERPA Officer.
• Represents the College through membership and participation in professional organizations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve on appropriate college committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities designed to enhance job skills and knowledge, as agreed upon by the employee and supervisor.
• Interact with students, the public, the community, and co-workers in a cooperative, courteous and professional manner.
• Comply with the college’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Faculty and Staff Policy Manual.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Beaufort County Community College values professionalism in its employees. The following attributes and behaviors are identified examples of what is expected in an employee:
• Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
• Maintain proficiency and currency by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety.

SKILLS:
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals (such as students, parents, faculty, and staff).
• Excellent verbal and written skills including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to manage multiple activities at once and prioritize effectively. Demonstrated organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent customer service, computer, and mathematical skills.
• Ability to thoroughly assess needs of individuals and exercise good judgment in decision making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability and initiative to prepare accurate reports using software and technology.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, if necessary.