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 are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. 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.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 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 Salary Information: 9 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $30.34 to $33.88 per hour We are currently seeking an Admissions Officer to join our Admissions and Transfer Credit team (Office of the Registrar).

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 provides information regarding KPU admissions and transfer policies and procedures. The AO sends timely and accurate offers of admission, liaises with key parties across the institution, and verifies 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. An applicable combination of education and experience may be considered.

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.

Demonstrated proficiency at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook. Customer service experience in a fast‑paced work workplace involving multiple demands and a diverse clientele. Demonstrated experience in planning and presenting training activities.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. 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, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more!

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.

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.

📌 Admissions Coordinator Full Time (Surrey)
🏢 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
📍 Surrey