University of Toronto

Associate Registrar, Registration & Records

University of Toronto • $101K — $129K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
  • 5+ years in registrarial services or student records in post-secondary education, preferably graduate level.
  • In-depth knowledge of academic regulations and the ability to exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
  • Experience managing operational processes and improvements in an educational setting.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess and report on student data for operational planning.
  • Proven experience in maintaining data integrity and compliance with privacy requirements.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in a high-volume service environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee workflows for enrollment and graduation processes.
  • Develop records administration strategies for admissions and enrollment.
  • Interpret academic regulations and provide clarity on program requirements.
  • Advise staff on the implications of academic policies on student records.
  • Counsel students on academic and financial matters considering personal circumstances.
  • Implement improvements to registration and enrollment processes.
  • Analyze statistics to support enrollment forecasting and planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and further education.
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment focused on equity and diversity.
  • Access to university facilities and resources.
Full Job Description
Date Posted: 09/25/2026
Req ID: 50324
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Registrar's Office Student Experience
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Student Experience, the Associate Registrar, Records & Registration provides leadership for records retention, registration, course enrolment, academic progress, and graduation-related activities within OISE. As a key member of ROSE, you will develop and implement operational workflows, lead registrarial projects and process improvements, and develop practices that support exemplary service delivery, the integrity and stewardship of student data and academic records, and an outstanding experience for OISE's diversestudent population.

Drawing on your expertise in graduate education administration, academic regulations, and registrarial systems, you will serve as a trusted resource to students, staff, faculty, and academic administrators on complex academicmatters, including academic progress issues and requests for exceptions to policy. You will play a critical role in interpreting and applying University and faculty regulations, advising on student records best practices, and supporting consistent and equitable decision-making across the Institute. You will also contribute to institutional planning and continuous improvement efforts through data analysis, reporting, and the evaluation of service delivery and processes. Working closely with OISE's departments and University partners, you will identify opportunities to enhance registrarial services, support student retention initiatives, and advance operational effectiveness. Your exemplary communication skills, sound judgment, and diplomacy will enable you to build strong partnerships, support students experiencing complex academic or personal circumstances, and provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the registration team within ROSE.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Planning and overseeing operational workflow for enrollment and graduation cycles
  • Developing records administration plans to support admission and enrollment objectives
  • Interpreting academic regulations, program and degree requirements
  • Advising staff on the interpretation of academic regulations and its impact to students records and assessments
  • Advising students on academic and or/financial matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
  • Implementing plans and process improvements for registration and enrollment activities
  • Analyzing statistical information to inform enrollment projections and planning
  • Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function


Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
  • Minimum five years' progressively responsible experience in registrarial services/student records/advising within a post-secondary environment, preferably at the graduate level.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying academic regulations, policies, and procedures, and exercising sound judgment in complex, sensitive, and confidential situations.
  • Demonstrated experience leading operational processes, projects, or service improvementsin a post-secondary environment.
  • Experience advising students, faculty, and staff on registrarial and academic policy matters and resolving complex student issues.
  • Experience analyzing and reporting on student data to support operationalplanning, service improvements, and evidence-informed decision-making.
  • Demonstrated experience managing both hard-copy and digitized student records and information systems, including maintaining data integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with privacy requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging technology to improve business processes and service delivery, and adapting to evolving registrarial systems, digital tools, and technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience providing leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff in a high-volume service-oriented environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex issues in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention todetail.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-management skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and exercise tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical,problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex policies, assess risks, and make recommendations in ambiguous situations.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to lead initiatives, implement process improvements, and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance, constructive feedback, and support to staff while fostering a positive and accountable team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive personal, academic, and institutional information.
  • Proven commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and student-centred service.


Assets (Nonessential):
  • Master's degree in Social Sciences discipline
  • Experience and knowledge of SQL.
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience supervising and/or training casual staff


To be successful in this role you will be:
  • Approachable
  • Communicator
  • Diplomatic
  • Insightful
  • Problem solver
  • Resourceful


Closing Date: 10/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $101,242 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $129,471. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Divisional HR Office Email: [email protected]

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

About University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the largest university in Canada by enrollment and one of the top-ranked universities in the world. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, including arts, sciences, engineering, and business. The University of Toronto is known for its research excellence and has produced many notable alumni, including four Nobel laureates. The university was founded in 1827 and has three campuses in the Toronto area.
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