Job Description
About Sacred Heart University
As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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To apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions.
Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
The Assistant Registrar will perform transfer credit evaluations and transfer credit processing and provide special project support to the University Registrar. They will also serve as the NCAA Eligibility Certification lead and participate in commencement related duties.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Serves as NCAA certification officer for student-athletes at the beginning of fall and spring semesters.
• Oversees continuing eligibility for all student-athletes, which includes working closely with NCAA Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services Office to ensure each SHU student-athlete is in good academic standing and meeting all NCAA progress-toward-degree requirements.
• Work in conjunction with admissions and NCAA compliance to evaluate transcripts for transfer student-athletes.
• Perform transfer credit evaluations and post credits for part-time, full-time, RAD, ABSN, CT Police Academy and SHU online nursing transfer students as well as incoming freshmen (AP, IB and college credit); post advanced standing transfer credits for graduate students; evaluate and post CLEP transfer credits.
• Update and maintain Transfer Evaluation System (TES)
• Process student type status changes
• Manage Paralegal Studies Certificate Program partnership including processing certificates and handle deposit of royalty checks.
• Complete special projects assigned by University Registrar.
• Serve as student line up staff and marshal for all SHU Commencement ceremonies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Higher education experience required, NCAA experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Possess high level verbal and communications skills
• Possess analytical and organizational skills
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with student information systems preferred
This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
