Founded in 1876, the University of Oregon is the state’s flagship public research institution and a proud member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Big 10 Academic Alliance, and Big-10 Athletic Conference. With a student body of approximately 24,500 from all 50 states and over 100 countries, the university is internationally recognized for its academic excellence, student support services, and innovative programs. As outlined in the Oregon Rising (https://oregonrising.uoregon.edu/) strategic plan, the university is committed to championing student access and success, fostering research and creativity, and building a campus for the future. The Associate Vice President and University Registrar (AVP/University Registrar) plays a critical university-wide leadership role in advancing these institutional goals.
Utilizing several technological systems, this position ensures that the academic infrastructure— particularly student records, registration, and academic policy—is aligned with the university’s mission to support timely graduation, reduce barriers to student progress, and uphold the integrity of the academic experience. The AVP/University Registrar collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and administrative partners across all schools and colleges to ensure that systems and policies are responsive to the evolving needs of students and the institution.
The AVP/University Registrar reports to Derek Kindle, Vice President of Student Services & Enrollment Management (SSEM). The division contributes to strategic efforts that support the full student lifecycle—from prospective student engagement to graduation and beyond. The division includes the Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships, University Housing, Student Orientation Programs, and Marketing and Communications, all working together to support student success. The AVP/University Registrar plays a key role in aligning registrar functions with these broader enrollment management and student services strategies, ensuring that academic operations are student-centered, data-informed, and equity-driven.
At the office level, the AVP/University Registrar provides leadership for the Office of the Registrar and the University Testing Center, overseeing approximately 35 staff and a combined budget of $3.6 million. These units are responsible for maintaining the integrity of student records, managing registration and degree audit systems, and administering testing services that support academic and career goals. The AVP/University Registrar leads efforts to streamline academic processes, enhance the use of technology, and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
This role is essential to building a student-centered academic environment that reflects the University of Oregon’s values of excellence, equity, and innovation, and the AVP/University Registrar will be asked to develop and execute a vision for the Office of the Registrar to advance to goals of Oregon Rising; help grow transfer enrollment and enhance the transfer student experience; optimize technology and enrich data governance; foster collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders and partners within SSEM; and lead, develop, and support a talented and committed team.
The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of university academic policies and national enrollment and registrar issues to ensure compliance, consistency, innovation, and an ability to guide enrollment strategies that support access, equity, and student success across all academic levels. Skill in communicating complex strategies clearly, utilizing technology to create seamless enrollment processes for key stakeholders (especially students), building consensus, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders are assets for the role. A master’s degree and 10 years’ experience in student services or strategic enrollment management in higher education, including five years of registrar experience, are required.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile available at www.wittkieffer.com (https://wittkieffer.com/positions/201644).
WittKieffer is assisting University of Oregon in this search. The review of candidate materials has begun and will continue until an appointment has been made. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by December 1, 2025.
Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal (https://apptrkr.com/6694253).
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Shelley Arakawa, J.D. and Natalie Song
[email protected]
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.
