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The assistant registrar academic services is the primary resource for academic student services at King’s, ensuring a warm and service-oriented environment. The assistant registrar oversees student success programming, using research and statistical analysis to report on current student enrolment trends, and recommends, implements, and evaluates advising, student success and retention programming.

This position supports students through their experiences from recruitment to graduation, including academic advising, petition and appeals support, and administration of registrarial functions (i.e. calendars and publications, academic eligibility, course enrollment data and reporting, matriculation, AIO processes, convocation etc.). This position is responsible for supporting effective transition programs for new students, contributing to student engagement in the campus community in advance of arrival.

Education: Undergraduate degree required, masters preferred.

Experience: Three to five years’ experience in the administration of academic programs or services; exposure and knowledge of academic and governance structures within a university environment. Experience in a registrar’s office, academic advising, student success program planning, implementation and evaluation an asset. Leadership and staff management experience.

Skills: Demonstrated skills in providing outstanding student services and promoting student success. Personnel management; excellent analytical and planning ability, including setting priorities; strong communication skills, including discretion, judgement and integrity; excellent interpersonal skills including empathy and tact; excellent writing, editing and organization skills; demonstrated skills in report writing, including analysis, interpretation, reporting and evaluation of statistical data; proven ability to exercise initiative; proficiency with various computer programs, including Microsoft Office (intermediate level in Word, processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases); familiarity with Banner and Brio reporting software an asset. Incumbent must be reliable and possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.

To apply: This is a full-time position. Competitive remuneration and a full benefits package provided. Please send your covering letter and résumé, indicating salary expectations, by 12 April 2013, to the attention of:

Elizabeth Yeo, Registrar
1st Floor A and A Building, University of King’s College
6350 Coburg Road, Halifax, NS
B3H 2A1

Fax: 902.425.8183

Email: Elizabeth.Yeo@ukings.ca. Please put “Assistant Registrar application” in the subject line of your email.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.