KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

 

 

 

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Transfer Credit, this position is responsible for coordinating the functions, activities and operations of the KPU Admissions and Transfer Credit team, ensuring compliance with KPU policies and procedures, and reviewing and verifying admissions data and processing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in progressively responsible administrative support positions preferably in an Office of the Registrar at a post-secondary institution, including at least three (3) years’ experience in an supervisory position.
• A minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal training and/or extensive acquired knowledge in computing, including high level proficiency using BANNER Student, or a similar student records-based system and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, including dealing effectively with a diverse range of people and situations. Experience monitoring a telephone/call system.
• Experience overseeing admissions processes, including demonstrated knowledge of transfer credit, for domestic and international applicants.
• Familiarity with international admissions, foreign credential evaluation, and various education systems as well as immigration policies. 
• Experience in planning and presenting training activities.
• Experience in developing and administering employee performance standards, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience in public speaking. 
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem-solving and needs analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to develop flexible approaches toward work procedures and to improvise satisfactory alternatives as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with University administration, faculty, staff and students.
• Aptitude for exacting and precise work.
• Knowledge of University programs and courses and demonstrated ability to keep up to date with credit, non-credit and continuing education University offerings, University and program admissions, transfer credit and registration policies, tuition fees, timetable changes, class cancellations etc.
• Full command of the English language, both written and oral. Second language an asset. 

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*Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers  
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Municipal Pension Plan 
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Generous vacation package
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester 
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)  
  **Benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time**

Please note: As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

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 humanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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.