This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $81,048 to $135,078.

Location - This role is hybrid, with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. The position requires occasional travel to all campuses and throughout other regions of Canada, in particular Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

The Assistant Registrar, Indigenous Enrolment Management (IEM) is accountable for leading strategic initiatives dedicated to Indigenous prospective student engagement & recruitment. This role oversees 3 staff members directly and provides cross-functional oversight for an Indigenous Student Financial Support Coordinator, who reports to the Student Financial Support team.

In 2022, the University of Alberta launched its Indigenous Strategic Plan, Braiding Past, Present, and Future, which is an important step in our institution’s commitment to reconciliation in post-secondary education, research and addressing the historical legacy of the residential school system and Canada’s colonial history in a meaningful and lasting way.

Within the strategic plan, there is a specific goal focused on the recruitment, retention, and completion rates of Indigenous students. The Indigenous Enrolment Management unit plays a key role in achieving this goal by developing effective Indigenous student recruitment and retention practices that make the University of Alberta a destination of choice. This work is informed by strong relationships with many partners, including colleagues, school counsellors, and Indigenous communities, to ensure that our approaches address the particular needs and challenges faced by diverse Indigenous populations within Canada.

• Leads the development and implementation of the Indigenous undergraduate recruitment strategy and action plans. Ensures alignment with the University of Alberta's Indigenous Strategic Plan, overall strategic enrolment management objectives, and the goals/priorities of the Office of the Registrar.
• Collaborates with stakeholders across the University of Alberta and in the wider community to evaluate, develop and improve initiatives, processes, and policies that impact recruitment and admissions to achieve strategic goals.
• Collaborates with the Student Recruitment team on initiatives supporting student recruitment and undergraduate enrolment, ensuring that tactics, plans, and messaging are complementary and coordinated with the overall domestic recruitment strategy.
• Collaborates with Student Financial Support on initiatives and programs supporting Indigenous student financial support and outreach.
• Provides strategic advice and guidance on Indigenous recruitment to senior administrative and governance groups.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement to processes and practices within the Office of the Registrar that impact Indigenous students and provides recommendations.
• Responsible for the implementation of the University of Alberta’s Indigenous identification documentation verification policies and processes for undergraduate admissions and awards.
• Develop staff to build their capacity and capability. Creates an environment where diverse ideas, perspectives, and achievements are recognized, rewarded and celebrated.
• Ensures protocols exist for Indigenous community engagement in prospective student recruitment.
• Hosts an institutional Indigenous Recruiter Circle to share knowledge and expertise related to Indigenous recruitment and initiatives with staff, internal units and external stakeholders.
• Serves as the Vice-Provost & Registrar's delegate on committees and working groups as required.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and people-leadership experience.
• Demonstrated lived experience and deep personal understanding of Indigenous worldviews, practices, and ways of knowing.
• Established, respectful relationships with Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers (TKKs), and/or Indigenous cultural knowledge holders.
• Familiarity with Treaty 6 First Nations communities and Métis Settlements within Alberta.
• Strong understanding of the history and ongoing impacts of colonization in Canada, including implications for Indigenous identity verification policies and processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading or participating in meaningful community consultation and engagement.
• High degree of cultural humility, sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, motivate, and manage staff in complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a large, complex institutional setting, engaging diverse stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Consistent record of modelling professional, ethical, and collaborative behaviour.
• Solid understanding of recruitment and retention strategies, with sound knowledge of student development and enrolment management principles.
• Familiarity with Alberta’s K–12 system, Campus Alberta, and secondary and post-secondary education systems across Canada.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex issues and quantitative data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with modern office and enterprise systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak and communicate in one or more Indigenous languages.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as Campus Solutions, Freshservice, and Slate.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

This role requires confirmation of First Nation, Métis or Inuit membership or citizenship. Selected applicants will be asked for documentation prior to attending an interview.