Laura Jacobs Anderson

About Laura Jacobs Anderson

Senior university administrator with extensive registrar, bursar, and management experience at public and private universities. Primary editor of large, high profile, time-critical university publications. Five years providing outsourced verification and transcript ordering services to Registrar’s Offices at public and private institutions. Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Able to quickly incorporate new knowledge into practice. Effective in self-directed or team environments.

Experience

1. University Registrar

   Willamette University

   Aug 2012 — Present · Salem, OR, US

   Oversee the Office of the Registrar, including hiring, supervision, and evaluation of 5 full-time employees and student assistants at 2 campus locations.• Lead record migration, student and instructor system training, and integration of constituent services related to the July 1, 2021 merger of Pacific Northwest College of Art into Willamette University.• Maintain all official academic records of the university, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines as well as best professional practice as prescribed by AACRAO.• Consult with records professionals in graduate schools; provide guidance and suggest best practices to ensure consistent student record processing across the university.• Explain, implement, and enforce academic policies of the university; consult with faculty and administration when new policies are warranted or revisions necessary.• Direct, plan, and oversee registration and degree clearance processes.• Oversee scheduling of courses, classroom assignments, record retention, and transfer credit evaluations.• Administer the University’s Veteran benefits program.• Serve as primary data steward for student academic record data; provide data and analysis as needed.• Maintain university degree audit system in accordance with requirements as approved by relevant faculty and administrative bodies.• Evaluate students’ progress toward completion of degree requirements.• Certify eligibility of student athletes in accordance with NCAA guidelines.• Manage Academic Calendar.• Coordinate Salem undergraduate student line-up, procession, and diploma distribution for commencement ceremony.• Serve on various academic and student support committees.• Serve as primary resource and trainer on FERPA, consulting General Counsel as needed. Developed mandatory online training for all university staff.

Education

• The University of Arizona

  Master of Arts (MA)

  1996 — 1999

• The University of Iowa

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Ferpa
• Academic Advising
• Datatel
• Higher Education Administration
• Student Affairs
• Higher Education
• Institutional Research
• Retaining Customers
• Higher Education Policy
• Campus
• Student Counseling
• Student Development
• Admissions
• Enrollment Management
• Academic Administration