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

Academica Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in British Columbia seeks an Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and University Registrar. This strategic role involves overseeing all functions of the Registrar’s Office, ensuring efficient recruitment, admissions, and student records management. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and ten years of experience in a registrar's office, demonstrating effective leadership and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the student experience and shaping the future of education.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ experience in a registrar’s office.
• Expertise in university governance and policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity and efficiency of recruitment and admissions.
• Align Registrar’s Office services with university goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM

Data Visualization

Document Management

Curriculum Management Software

ERP

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 for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, 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 enthusiastically connect with students, from prospective students to those enrolled, supporting activities such as course selection, campus resources, student housing, and trajectory planning, 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 home-like environment, open 24/7, creating new positions and functionalities.

Ready to re-envision the university experience? Join our student-facing teams, where 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 goal is to ensure the integrity and efficiency of recruitment, admissions, transfer credit, financial aid and awards, registration, scheduling, student records, articulation, graduation, curriculum, and enrollment management functions.

This role is a key member of the senior leadership team, working cross-functionally to align RO services with the university’s goals and to provide a distinct university experience. As per the University Act, the incumbent serves as the secretary of convocation, Senate, and each faculty, overseeing convocations, Senate, and Board of Governors elections.

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

Experience, Competencies & Qualifications

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

At Capilano University, we understand there is more to life than work. We offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.

Take a sneak peek to see what it is like to work at Capilano University.

Don't forget to mention you found this opportunity via Academica Careers.