Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management and University Registrar Capilano University Ma[...]

Academica Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in British Columbia seeks an Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and University Registrar. This strategic leader will oversee the Registrar’s Office, ensuring efficient operations in recruitment, admissions, and student records while enhancing the overall student experience. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in a registrar’s office, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in a registrar’s office within a public post-secondary institution.
• Expertise in university governance and policy adherence.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and efficiency of recruitment, admissions, and registration.
• Oversee convocations, elections, and governance processes.
• Align services with university goals to enhance student experience.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Curriculum management software

Data visualization tools

CRM systems

Scheduling software

Document management systems

ERP software

Job description

Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management and University Registrar

At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience and are central to a thriving campus community. We are inspired by imagination, and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

The foundation of our student-focused teams, including the Registrar’s Office, Student Success, and the Center for International Experience, is rooted in the holistic student journey. It defines our purpose and guides our daily operations.

Our dedicated Student Experience teams connect with students—from prospective students to those already enrolled—supporting activities like course selection, campus resources, student housing, and career planning, while fostering genuine relationships.

We work on meaningful student experience initiatives year-round, with new ideas and opportunities emerging daily. Our latest project is a new residence building that will transform us from a commuter campus into a 24/7, home-like environment, creating new positions and functionalities.

Join us in re-envisioning the university experience. Your contributions will shape the future of education and impact our students’ lives.

About the Role

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Enrollment Management and University Registrar, is a strategic leader responsible for all functions of the Registrar’s Office (RO). The primary focus is ensuring the integrity and efficiency of recruitment, admissions, transfer credit, financial aid and awards, registration, scheduling, student records, articulation, graduation, curriculum, and enrollment management.

This role is a key member of the senior leadership team, working cross-functionally to align services with university goals and enhance the student experience. As per the University Act, the AVP serves as the secretary of convocation, Senate, and each faculty, overseeing convocations, elections, and governance processes.

The AVP reports to the Vice President, Strategic Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Effectiveness.

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a registrar’s office within a public post-secondary institution.
• Expertise in university governance, legislative compliance, and policy adherence.
• Proven leadership skills with high emotional intelligence to develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to foster relationships and lead collaborative efforts across the university.
• Skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and complex problem-solving.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficiency in strategic enrollment management and enhancing the student experience.
• Data collection, interpretation, communication, and decision-making skills to achieve SEM goals.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse university stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing demands.
• Experience in managing complex projects in a multi-union environment.
• Proficiency in relevant technologies such as curriculum management software, data visualization tools, CRM systems, scheduling software, document management, communication systems, ERP software, and collaboration tools.

At Capilano University, we understand life extends beyond work. We offer comprehensive benefits and support to promote work-life balance.

Take a sneak peek at what it’s like to work at Capilano University.

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