The University of Alberta is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering and health sciences. Located in Edmonton, a vibrant and friendly city of a million people offering a rich cultural and recreational life, the university is home to more than 38,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, has an annual budget of $1.7 billion and attracts more than $460 million in sponsored research revenue. It offers close to 400 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 18 faculties.
The University of Alberta seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Vice-Provost and University Registrar. This is an opportunity for a talented administrator who wants to influence the direction of institutional systems and practices, enhance the student experience and advance the academic mission of an ambitious, international, research-intensive, multi-campus university. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Vice-Provost and University Registrar plays a vital leadership role in strengthening the university’s reputation by leading the recruitment, admissions and retention of the best students. As a member of the Provost’s senior administrative team, the Vice-Provost and University Registrar offers high-level strategic advice on major initiatives within this large, complex university, and interacts with external communities locally, nationally and globally. The University of Alberta plays a significant role in student transfer agreements within Campus Alberta and works with partners to offer innovative graduate and international shared credential programs. Leading the Office of the Registrar in its mandate to provide excellent services to students and the university community, this position is responsible for strategic planning and administration of operations in undergraduate recruitment and admissions; registration; financial assistance; convocation; and the Welcome Centre project (Student Connect), a transformative service delivery model.
The successful candidate will have proven expertise in student enrolment management. A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement to the student experience and to service excellence is imperative for success in the role. An ability to interact at senior administrative levels and to articulate a vision of positive future impact on student life, through the best and most modern practices, is essential. Exceptional communication, human relations and analytical skills are required. A bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced university degree is preferred, however, a combination of education and experience will be considered.
Areas reporting to the Vice-Provost and University Registrar include:
- Undergraduate Recruitment (National)
- Undergraduate Admissions (National and International)
- Records, Registration and Fees
- Administrative Systems (Registrar’s Office)
- Special Registrations and Special Sessions
- The Welcome Centre (Student Connect)
- Undergraduate Student Awards
- Academic Awards and Ceremonies
- Examinations and Timetabling
- Communications (Registrar’s Office)
- Registrar’s Office (Augustana Campus)
This appointment will begin July 1, 2013. Consideration of candidates will begin in November 2012. Written nominations, applications or expressions of interest may be submitted in confidence to the address below. For additional information, please contact:
Maureen Geldart or Alex Verdecchia
The Geldart Consulting Group Inc.
604-926-0005
alex@thegeldartgroup.com
The Geldart Consulting Group Inc.
604-926-0005
alex@thegeldartgroup.com
