Associate Registrar, Student Recruitment & Communications

Job Title: Associate Registrar, Student Recruitment & Communications 
Reference: 39735
Location: UWO Main Campus 
Faculty/Unit: Office of the Registrar & Student Services Support
Department: Office of the Registrar - Administration
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Employee Group: PMA - Professional and Managerial Association
Appointment Type: Continuing
Appointment Status: Regular Full-Time 

Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35 Salary Grade 19: $101,900 - $122,270; commensurate with experience

About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us
The unit's mission is to provide the best student experience to prospective students and applicants from the initial point of interest in Western through application, admission, confirmation and registration, and to support a safe and effective work environment in Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions. 

Responsibilities 
The Associate Registrar will provide strategic vision, leadership and overall direction in the University’s effort to recruit over 6,000 academically strong and diverse students per year in a manner consistent with the University’s mission and strategic plan for growth and internationalization. The role will be a key advisor to the Registrar in the development and implementation of strategic plans and programs and policies that ensure successful achievement of the University’s undergraduate recruitment goals, which include a target undergraduate enrollment of 50,000 over 5 years, 15% of which will be international students. The Associate Registrar will ensure continuity of administrative operations, coach and mentor staff in their portfolio, and will provide comprehensive consultation on a variety of processes to ensure both clients and the University community are served effectively.

Qualifications
Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Business Management/Administration, Marketing and Communication, or other relevant degrees
• Undergraduate or post graduate accreditation which required applying robust qualitative and quantitative research methods on large diverse datasets and information
• Master’s Degree in Business Management/Administration, Marketing and Communication, Professional Education or other relevant degrees preferred

Experience:

• 10 years’ experience leading and managing a team responsible for global marketing of an educational organization resulting in the recruitment of a diverse student population
• 5 years’ experience in building a strong collaborative team and leading people
• Experience in a unionized or public sector environment is preferred
• Experience recruiting international students at the undergraduate level is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of strategic recruitment management principles and strategies
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in marketing, communications and recruitment for both the domestic and international markets
• Extensive knowledge pertaining to academic and internal policies, external policies and guidelines Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analyses
• Knowledge and navigation of social media platforms relevant to student population
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people Advanced judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborative approach to addressing issues and opportunities
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold others accountable for performance
• Ability to effectively manage projects and change initiatives that align with organizational strategies and/or provide opportunities to increase efficiency
• Ability to establish effective processes for excellent communication with all members of the team to maximize productivity
• Communication skills with the ability to converse with, write reports for, and deliver presentations to all levels of the organization
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy including solid negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills Ability to coach and mentor direct reports with proven track record of success
• Ability to quickly re-allocate resources and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances
• Effective interpersonal skills to influence others and build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization 

Western Values Diversity 
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519- 661-2194.

Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted 

Interested applicants are asked to visit https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #39735 by midnight on July 1, 2025.