Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.
As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.
We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.
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Competition ID: 4695
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
- Salary Information: 9 – Administrative Salary Grid - $81,724 to $119,862
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Administration/Management
Days of Work (BCGEU):Hours of Work (BCGEU):Hours per Week (BCGEU):
We are currently seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Transfer to lead a dedicated team within the Office of the Registrar! This role will help drive excellence in admissions, transfer credit, and student service delivery.
If you are passionate about student success, service excellence, and leading high-performing teams in a dynamic post-secondary environment, we encourage you to apply.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Recruitment and Admissions, the Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Transfer oversees the Admissions and Transfer team, who are responsible for delivering high-quality admissions and transfer credit services that support student success from their first interaction with the university.
As a key leader within the Office of the Registrar, you will combine your expertise in post-secondary admissions, articulation, and transfer credit with strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to enhance processes, optimize systems, and improve service delivery. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering your team to deliver exceptional service while increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results-oriented professional who enjoys leveraging technology, data, and process innovation to create positive outcomes for students and the university community. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, providing functional, technical, and operational guidance on admissions and transfer-related matters while supporting the ongoing evolution of student systems and services.
In addition, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with university, provincial, and federal policies and reporting requirements. By maintaining an in-depth understanding of institutional policies and student information systems, you will help guide strategic initiatives, support system enhancements, and contribute to the advancement of the Office of the Registrar's goals.
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field;
Minimum of five (5) years recent related experience in or supporting the Office of the Registrar, in progressively responsible positions related to the Registrar’s Office and/or Enterprise Student Information Systems;
Minimum three (3) years management or supervisory experience in a post-secondary institution. Formal supervisory training is an asset;
Successful experience training and managing an effective team and implementing change resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
In-depth knowledge of Canadian post-secondary education systems, international post-secondary education systems and experience with domestic and international credential evaluation and articulation agreements.
Demonstrated experience as a functional lead administering a Banner Student module. Experience in a comparable student information system may be considered.
Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining systems in support of admissions and transfer such as online admission application platforms, the BC Transfer Guide and communications management services such as a CRM (constituent relationship management).
Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem-solving and needs analysis. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative.
Experience in business workflow design and business process improvements.
Demonstrated experience using database reporting tools, web systems and software. Certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist in MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Access an asset.
Sound understanding of strategic enrolment management concepts and academic policies and processes that contribute to a quality undergraduate experience.
Proven ability to develop flexible approaches toward work procedures and to exercise tact, diplomacy and conflict resolution skills; uses sound judgement.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University administration, faculty, and staff.
Ability to communicate patiently and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a diverse range of people and situations. Actively listens to the issues of others in a manner that elicits cooperation and support. Demonstrates an effective and adaptive skill in communicating with students/individuals under stress.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviours consistent with the responsibilities of this position.
Ability to travel between campuses is required.
Competencies
Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.
Salary Information
The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
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Application Process
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU’s Career Centre.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Search Committee will begin to shortlist after July 22, 2026, although the position will remain open until filled. To be considered in the first round of shortlisting, please apply by July 22, 2026.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at
[email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
