Registration Officer

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

The Registrar provides strategic leadership for learner-centered services that support student success, academic integrity, and institutional goals. This role oversees admissions, registration, advising, student records, recruitment, scheduling, and enrolment services, while ensuring compliance with academic policies, government reporting requirements, and records management standards.

The Registrar also leads Continuing Education, driving the development of responsive, market-informed programming that meets workforce and community needs. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, industry, government, and community partners, the Registrar advances enrolment growth, innovation, and institutional priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of the Office of the Registrar and Continuing Education.
• Oversee admissions, registration, student records, scheduling, graduation assessment, and enrolment services.
• Ensure compliance with academic regulations, privacy legislation, and government reporting requirements.
• Support institutional planning through enrolment analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and grow Continuing Education programs, partnerships, and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and staff performance and development.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry, community, government, and post-secondary partners.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’ Degree in a related field and a minimum of five years directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Relevant experience within a large or complex organization if preferred
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience are preferred
• Experience preparing and monitoring an operational budget
• Knowledge of student information systems and reporting systems
• Well developed project management and strategic planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Innovative and creative problem-solving and critical thinking ability
• An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically through the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at ***email_hidden***

Thank you for applying to NWP!