Executive Director/Registrar

Position Overview

The Executive Director at the law school plays a pivotal leadership role, overseeing strategic initiatives, administrative operations, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the institution’s academic mission and organizational effectiveness. The Executive Director/Registrar’s dual-role position ensures the effective management of school operation while maintaining accurate and secure records in accordance with institutional policies and legal standards.

Applicants with prior registrar experience at a law school will be given preference. Please note that our law school is in the final stages of registration as registered unaccredited correspondence law school with California bar and is expected to commence classes in September 2026. Accordingly, we plan to begin operations around May or June 2026.

Our Mission: A Global Vision for Legal Education Without Borders

In an era where technology transcends geography, our decision to establish this unique correspondence law school reflects a bold mission: to lower barriers to legal education and overcome geographic boundaries through innovation. By merging American-style legal instruction with flexible delivery methods, we empower talented students from around the world to pursue their aspirations of becoming U.S. attorneys—regardless of location or circumstance.

Our curriculum is built around experienced faculty through dynamic high-quality video lectures, supported by real-time synchronous sessions to foster essential interaction. This format respects global time differences and accommodates the diverse learning environments of our international student body. In other words, we do not limit our reach to students within the United States. Instead, we actively recruit aspiring legal professionals worldwide who possess a strong sense of purpose and commitment to mastering U.S. law. Through this mission, we cultivate globally active professionals—U.S.-licensed attorneys equipped with a deep understanding of American legal principles—ready to make meaningful contributions in their respective fields.

As educational borders dissolve, we believe our students will naturally align with our founding vision: to nurture global leaders with balanced, critical perspectives capable of addressing complex international issues. By fostering cross-border legal understanding and embracing diverse viewpoints, our institution becomes a platform for shaping thoughtful, solution-oriented professionals prepared to engage with the world’s most pressing challenges.

Location: LA, California

Job Type

Full-time at-will employment

Monday through Friday, with some weekends as required

Salary

Negotiable depending upon qualification and experience (Starting at 75,000 per year)

Benefits

Benefits include 14 paid leave days each year, accrued over the course of the year plus five U.S. holidays (Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, and Memorial Day). After three years of service an additional four paid leave days are added. Additionally, parking is provided. Professional development is also offered including membership in key organizations like the AACRAO and CALI.org. We also offer health insurance (up to half).

Work Environment

Our school operates as a correspondence law school, where student visits are extremely rare and the office environment is primarily centered around staff interactions. Located in the Equitable Building—a landmark in Koreatown—our campus offers a remarkably pleasant space, near public transportation and vibrant restaurants, supported by a large private parking garage.

Standard office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff responsibilities typically remain within these hours, with minor exceptions; most notably during the annual inspection conducted by the California Bar, when limited additional availability may be required.

Opportunities for Advancement

As a small and developing institution, opportunities for upward advancement may initially be limited; however, salaries are reviewed annually with the potential for increases. As the school continues to grow, new positions and leadership roles are expected to emerge. In particular, as enrollment expands, we anticipate establishing an Admissions and Records Specialist position to support this role and enhance administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans aligned with the university’s goals and values.

• Lead institutional initiatives that enhance academic excellence, student success, and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, faculty, and external partners to drive innovation and growth.

• Manage daily operations of assigned departments or units, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory standards.

• Support the development, implementation, and documentation of institutional policies and procedures.

• Provide reports and recommendations to university leadership and governing boards.

• Participate in administrative meetings and committees as assigned.

Registrar Duties

• Maintain and safeguard official records, including registration, certification, and licensing data, in compliance with The State Bar of California’s Unaccredited Law School Rules and Guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Maintaining databases for student information systems.

• Manage registration processes, including enrollment, registration, academic records and status changes.

• Coordinating course schedule and examination.

• Act as liaison for other administrative offices on student schedule and academic policy questions.

• Monitor student attendance and process enrollment drops due to attendance violations.

• Track and ensure student’s progress toward graduation.

• Produce graduation packets and diplomas

• Overseeing transcript requests and degree verifications.

• Other administrative tasks as assigned including assisting with other staffs’ functions as needed to support academic operations.

• Assisting in student orientation and advising processes.

• Oversee data integrity, privacy, and digital record systems.

• Prepare reports and analytics for internal and external stakeholders.

• Document and regularly update all registrar office policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Public Administration, Education, or related field preferred.

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, nonprofit management, or public sector administration.

• Proficiency in database and student Learning Management System (Populi etc).

• Strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and recordkeeping standards.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000