Registrar
Kellogg Community College
Posting Information
External Posting Number: 20130565P
Position Number: SA.RGSTR.24
Position Title: Registrar
Position Type: Administration
Classification: Chair/Director - Administration
Department: Registrar
Work Schedule
This regular, full-time administration position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with evening and weekend hours as needed.
Position Summary
Kellogg Community College (KCC) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented leader to serve as the College Registrar. Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, KCC is a comprehensive, student-centered institution committed to providing accessible, high-quality education to a diverse community of learners. In addition to the main campus in Battle Creek, KCC serves students through regional centers in Coldwater, Hastings, and Albion and an industrial trades center in the Fort Custer area of Battle Creek.
The Registrar oversees the Records/Registration department, which includes two other administrators and four support staff. Together, this team ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records while driving innovative strategies for student registration, records management, and reporting. The Registrar ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, including FERPA, and manages processes related to registration, grading, transcripts, transfer credits, and graduation.
As a key member of the Student Affairs leadership team, the Registrar works collaboratively across departments to streamline operations and improve services that enhance student retention and completion. This role also plays a pivotal part in optimizing the student information system (SIS), providing data-driven insights, and promoting an efficient, student-centered experience.
We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical, technical, and leadership skills who can lead with integrity, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to KCC’s mission of creating innovative pathways to student success.
Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
- Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
- Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
- Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
- Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as independent mobility between work areas, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree (M.A., M.Ed., M.S.) or equivalent, obtained from an accredited college or university.
- At least three (3) years of progressive administrative responsibility with supervision experience.
- An understanding of student information systems.
- An ability to analyze data in a meaningful way.
- Skilled with learning new technology and configuring systems appropriately.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred but not Required
- Experience working in a Registrar’s office.
- Leadership experience at a community college.
- Experience with Colleague or other Ellucian products.
- An understanding of compliance and other critical regulations impacting a Registrar’s office.
Proposed Salary
According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2025-2026 annual salary range for a Chair/Director position, TBD. (24/25 scale is $78,854 to $98,568 to start.)
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, July 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail [email protected].
Projected Hire Date:
External Posting Date: 6/16/2025
External Closing Date: 7/14/2025
External Closing Time: 9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Internal Closing Date: 11/20/2024
