Jennifer McClure Ph.D.

University Registrar at Dominican University

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Jennifer McClure currently serves as the University Registrar at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. Her 30 years of diverse higher education experience span two-year and four-year institutions in public, for-profit, and non-profit sectors. As a result, she offers comprehensive leadership experience in registrar services, enrollment management, student success, branding, administrative policy, collective bargaining, government relations, and accreditation.

Dr. McClure is a collaborator and creative problem solver. She is a results-driven professional with experience in leading complex project teams, relationship management, change management, driving initiatives and achieving outstanding results. Her proven track record of success includes developing and implementing innovative strategies to drive growth, improve customer service, and increase efficiency.

Dr. McClure is at her best when she is collaborating to build high functioning teams. Known for connecting ideas, facilitating difficult conversations, and driving resolution, she shows up with energy and expects to positively impact whatever comes her way. She cultivates belonging using a growth mindset and connects people to information and resources so that they can achieve their goals. Her signature strengths are Maximizer, Relator, Arranger, Individualization, and Strategic.

Dr. McClure earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago, a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Master of Science in Higher Education from the University of Kansas.

Professionally, Dr. McClure serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and is an AACRAO peer mentor. She is a former state ACRAO president for Illinois, a graduate of AACRAO's SEM Endorsement Program, has served on the AACRAO Mentoring Workgroup, and authored book reviews for the College & University Journal.