University Registrar

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan is seeking a University Registrar to provide strategic leadership for registrarial services, student finance, and student information systems. You will guide policy development, budgeting, and cross‑unit collaboration to enhance student recruitment, retention, and success.

The role oversees multiple units, leads a diverse team, and aligns services with institutional priorities while supporting equity, diversity and Indigenous engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of progressively responsible leadership, registrarial experience.
• Experience in policy development, budgeting, and external engagement.
• Ability to lead teams through complex situations and influence.
• Knowledge of academic policies and higher education administration.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to align strategy with Indigenous engagement and EDI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead registrarial, student finance, service delivery, and SI system units.
• Direct policy development, implementation, and procedures.
• Provide expert policy guidance to senior administration.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Represent the university in governance bodies and events.
• Develop partnerships to support student success and enrolment.
• Monitor risks and ensure continuous improvement across units.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Enrolment strategy

Indigenous engagement

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems

Enterprise applications

Job description

University Registrar

The university registrar provides strategic leadership and oversight for registrarial services, student finance and awards, student service delivery, and student information systems. This role directs priorities, goals, staffing, and operations across multiple units in alignment with institutional and portfolio plans, while contributing to the broader leadership of the student and learning portfolio. This position guides policy development and application, offers expert advice to senior administration, and collaborates with academic and administrative partners to support student recruitment, retention, and success. This role balances operational management with long-term institutional planning, shaping the student experience and institutional reputation. The registrar also represents the university in governance bodies, committees, and formal events, while leading initiatives that enhance services, systems, and enrolment strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads strategic planning, direction, and oversight of registrarial, student finance, service delivery, and student information system units.
• Directs development, implementation, and communication of institutional policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provides expert policy advice and guidance to senior administration and institutional stakeholders.
• Contributes institutional data and analysis to planning efforts.
• Manages operations of registration, academic records, scheduling, financial services, awards, and student systems.
• Manages a team of direct reports across multiple service areas, including hiring, professional development, mentoring, assigning workflow, and performance management.
• Develops collaborative partnerships with colleges, schools, and administrative units to support student success initiatives.
• Represents the university in governance bodies, committees, and ceremonial events, such as convocation.
• Aligns unit plans, resources, and activities with institutional priorities and strategic directions.
• Oversees financial and human resource allocation, budgeting, and sustainability of services and programs.
• Guides development of student-centred services, systems, and processes for registration, payments, and academic progression.
• Promotes continuous improvement of programs, policies, and service delivery across units.
• Facilitates resolution of complex student issues.
• Monitors risks, identifies trends, and addresses challenges impacting services and institutional reputation.
• Communicates policies, regulations, and institutional decisions to internal and external audiences.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment, and models these behaviours across the institution.
• Builds and leads diverse teams, champions inclusive leadership, and values different perspectives.
• Engages in and supports the understanding and growth of employees with the frameworks, initiatives and activities relating to equity, diversity and inclusion and Indigenous engagement.
• Sets and achieves actionable goals in alignment with Indigenous engagement and equity, diversity, and inclusion frameworks; addresses systemic inequities affecting underrepresented equity groups.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience including experience in registrarial services and understanding of strategic enrolment management and student support programs.
• Experience in policy development, implementation, and assessment, along with budgeting, resource management, operational planning, and interaction with external stakeholders.
• Leadership experience with the ability to lead a team through challenging and complex situations and demonstrate leadership beyond reporting lines.
• Knowledge of academic policies, procedures, and higher education administration.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence, persuade, and drive action.
• Ability to develop and progress strategy, initiatives, and innovative solutions.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to interpret regulations and support academic integrity and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving, evaluating courses of action, and making decisions on complex matters.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgement.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships, internally and externally, and build credibility and trust with a diverse stakeholder group.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align people, practices, systems, and processes to operational needs and priorities.
• Experience with student information systems and enterprise applications.

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes alternate career paths; therefore, a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Department: University Registrar's Office
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: Exempt
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based 1.0 FTE, is $123,760.00 - 207,175.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 5
Posted Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.