Boston University

About the Role

Boston University’s Office of the University Registrar (OUR) seeks a strategic and collaborative Senior Assistant Registrar for Scheduling and Classroom Management to lead the scheduling operations and classroom management functions on the Charles River Campus. This role plays a central role in coordinating with campus partners to ensure academic spaces and schedules meet the pedagogical and operational needs of the university community.

Under the direction of the Associate Registrar for Curriculum and Classroom Management, this position collaborates with schools and colleges, the Provost’s Office, Enrollment Services Operations, Marketing & Communications (MARCOM), and Information Services & Technology (IS&T) to support the development and maintenance of each semester’s course schedule and classroom assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team responsible for course scheduling and classroom assignments across the Charles River Campus. Communicate deadlines, policies, and process changes to ensure consistent execution.
• Manage the semester scheduling cycle, audit data quality, and resolve issues in collaboration with IT and Enrollment Services. Prepare systems for registration and ensure scheduling practices align with institutional needs.
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and online resources for internal staff and school-based schedulers. Support training for new and existing users.
• Analyze scheduling trends to inform policy recommendations. Support testing and implementation of updates in the student information system (MYBU) and respond to classroom-related issues and special requests.

About the Organization

The Office of the University Registrar is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). It supports the instructional and student progress endeavors of Boston University by providing quality services to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, and the public. We supervise registration and the evaluation of transfer credit, maintain student academic records and record grades, issue transcripts, verify enrollment and graduation, issue diplomas, assign classrooms, produce the class schedule, schedule final examinations, and oversee production of the Bulletin and the Degree Advice system.

Across the 11 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly inclusive University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees.

Required Skills

A cover letter is required for consideration.

About the Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience with 2+ years of management experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with student information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft/Campus Solutions) and scheduling software
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholders and departments.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.