Manager, Enrolment Systems and Planning

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alberta Careers invites applications for a full-time, two-year temporary role as Manager, Enrolment Systems & Planning at the North Campus, Edmonton. The role leads a team of 8–10 Functional Analysts, guiding system implementations for recruitment, admissions, and enrolment management.

The ideal candidate will align technical infrastructure with higher education operations, design improvements, and collaborate with leaders across the Office of the Registrar and related offices to

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT/enrolment systems projects.
• Ability to translate business needs into system changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8–10 Functional Analysts across enrolment systems.
• Direct design, development, and implementation of Slate and Campus Solutions functionality.
• Advise campus leaders and partner units on enrolment operations.
• Analyze business needs and drive continuous improvement while managing risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Slate

Campus Solutions

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an initial appointment of 2 years.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Office of the Registrar at the University of Alberta is seeking a strategic, solutions-oriented Manager, Enrolment Systems & Planning for a full-time, two-year temporary position. This role bridges the gap between technical infrastructure and higher education business operations. The Manager will lead a team of 8–10 Functional Analysts, guiding cyclical operational activities, system and process implementations, enhancements, focused on recruitment, admissions, and enrolment management systems.

In this role, you will provide leadership in creating, designing, and deploying Slate and Campus Solutions related functionality. You will serve as a key advisor to leaders in the Office of the Registrar, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and partners across campus. You will analyze business needs, mitigate risks, and design continuous improvement strategies. This role requires a systems thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to foster collaboration, coach talent, and navigate dynamic stakeholder priorities.