Associate Registrar, Enrolment and Transfer Credit

Athabasca University's Office of the Registrar is currently recruiting to the position of Associate Registrar, Enrolment and Transfer Credit.

This is a full-time term position ending March 31, 2026.

The Position:

Reporting to the Registrar, the Associate Registrar of Enrolment and Transfer Credit Services is a senior member of the Office of the Registrar's Management Team (ROMT) and is responsible for providing leadership, management and direction to the Enrolment Services, Academic Records,Transfer Credit, Articulations, Course Maintenance, and Calendar functions (the division) of the Office of the Registrar. 

The Associate Registrar has strong interpersonal and project skills and is well versed in enrolment services (including admissions, registration, and academic records), transfer credit, articulation and graduation functions. The incumbent must be strategic and responsive with the ability to creatively operationalize policy and new institutional and department initiatives in a fast paced and technologically changing environment. A strong knowledge of the systems and technologies that support the efficient and effective functioning of a Registrar's Office and the ability to successfully implement change is critical.

An active and participating member of AU's governance committees, Program Councils, Faculty Councils and other cross-functional groups, the Associate Registrar maintains strong and effective relationships at all levels of the organization and has an in-depth understanding of the post-secondary environment and of post-secondary governance. This position serves as a resource and liaison between academic and administrative teams.

Qualifications:

• A four-year post-secondary degree in a related discipline is preferred with at least seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in a post-secondary environment. A master's degree or significant progress towards the attainment of a master's degree would be considered to be an asset.
•  Must have a sound understanding of the systems and technologies that support enrolment, academic records, transfer credit and graduation functions and will have an in-depth knowledge of the post-secondary environment and post-secondary governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This includes the ability to understand the complexities associated with maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (Deans, Directors, Academic Staff, Students, Government, Associations, Professional Staff, Support Staff, etc.).
• Will have a strategic perspective and possess creative problem-solving skills. A knowledge of change management practices and processes is critical.
• Ongoing Professional Development in areas of Leadership, Change and Project Management would be an asset.

The full job description can be viewed at: Associate Registrar, Enrolment and Transfer Credit Services

Contact Information:

For further information regarding this position, please contact Angela Kuzyk, Registrar at [email protected]

 

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.