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Jonathan Helm

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University Registrar at the University of Pittsburgh

AACRAO Bio

Jonathan has served as University Registrar at the University of Pittsburgh since 2021.  He holds a Master of Science in Education from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology). He previously served as Registrar at Baylor University (2011-2021), Associate University Registrar at the University of Virginia (2006-2011), and Assistant Registrar at the University of Missouri-Rolla (1999-2006). As the University Registrar at Pitt, he provides vision and leadership for the Office of the University Registrar. He collaborates across the University on issues related to academic policy and procedures, curriculum, scheduling, instructional space, registration, grades, graduation, academic records, systems, and compliance.


Jonathan has been active in state, regional, and national professional organizations throughout his career.  In particular, he has held multiple leadership and service roles with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).  Jonathan has been blessed greatly by the professional development opportunities and the relationships he has gained through these groups.  He is thankful for the helpful guidance of peers and mentors throughout his career, and he is thankful for the supervisory and institutional support for participation across his professional service at four different institutions.