Admissions Officer - Competition

Position: Admissions Officer - Competition ID: 4712
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:
Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35

Salary Information: 9 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $30.34 to $33.88 per hour

We are currently seeking an  Admissions Officer  to join our  Admissions and Transfer Credit  team (Office of the Registrar).

Job Overview
The Admissions Officer (AO) is responsible for receiving, verifying and evaluating applications, transcripts and supporting documentation for admission and transfer credit in accordance with established policy and articulation agreements. The Admissions Officer advises applicants, students, faculty, and staff regarding resources and provides information regarding KPU admissions and transfer policies and procedures. The AO sends timely and accurate offers of admission, liaises with key parties across the institution, and verifies the completion of any conditions of admission.

Education and Experience

Successful completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 2 years of recent experience working in an admissions, transfer credit and/or enrolment service position within a Registrar’s Office.

Minimum 2 years recent experience assessing secondary and post-secondary transcripts for admission and transfer credit, including applying approved articulations to student records.

An applicable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated detailed knowledge of KPU programs as well as policies, procedures and processes relating to current application, admission, and transfer credit.

Demonstrated knowledge of BC and Canadian secondary and post-secondary education systems.

Knowledge of international educational systems and credentials (secondary/post-secondary) considered an asset.

Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of BC transfer system and transfer credit articulation processes for domestic and international credentials.

Experience applying policies and procedures for determination of admission decisions, transfer credit articulation, and application of prior learning assessments.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with prospective and current students, faculty and staff across KPU.

Formal training and/or extensive acquired knowledge of student information system database at an intermediate/advanced level. Example:
Banner Student.

Ability to deal patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people and situations.

Experience in dealing with sensitive situations that call for the use of diplomacy and tact in the delivery of information and explanations.

Demonstrated proficiency at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Customer service experience in a fast‑paced work environment involving multiple demands…