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.
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Competition ID: 4712
Internal Closing Date: July 23, 2026
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
- Salary Information: 9 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $30.34 to $33.88 per hour
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
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 provide information regarding KPU admissions and transfer policies and procedures. The AO sends timely and accurate offers of admission, liaising with key parties across the institution, and verifying 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. Ex: 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 and a diverse clientele.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated aptitude for exacting and precise work.
Minimum of 40 WPM keyboarding skills with a high degree of accuracy.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic math.
As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at
[email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
