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: 4680
Internal Closing Date: July 4, 2026
External Closing Date: July 4, 2026
# of Openings: 1
- Salary Information: 9 – Administrative Salary Grid - $81,724 to $119,862
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency:
Employee Group: Administration/Management
Days of Work (BCGEU):Hours of Work (BCGEU):Hours per Week (BCGEU):
We are currently seeking a Manager, Student Engagement and Leadership to join our Student Affairs team.
Job Overview
This role reports to the Director, Student Success. Reporting directly to this position are the Coordinator Transition Programs, Events Specialist, student assistants, student volunteers, auxiliary staff, and casual service contractors.
The Manager, Student Engagement and Leadership leads in the development, execution, assessment, and implementation of new student transitions and engagement strategies for KPU learners. Working with the Director, Student Success, the Manager is responsible for the strategic planning for efficient and effective operation of the Orientation & Transitions department. Through campus-wide collaboration, this position carries out the responsibilities related to the delivery of high-quality programs, services and events for all KPU students across all campuses.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in education, business, humanities, social sciences or a related discipline. Master’s Degree is preferred;
Minimum of 1 years’ experience managing and leading a team. Experience with labour relations in a unionized environment is an asset;
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a post-secondary student services environment or recent related work in public educational sector with increasing responsibility;
A minimum 3 years of relevant training and direct experience in first-year experience, event planning, or supporting individuals with disability and duty to accommodate issues;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficient in fostering and sustaining positive working relationships with diverse parties, both internal and external, including corporate partners, community organizations,
University administrators, and students, while delivering exceptional customer service.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with students of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Demonstrated sound judgment, sensitivity and problem-solving skills when working in stressful or complex situations.
Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
Demonstrated track record of effective leadership and team management within a unionized environment.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, leading and implementing change resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency.
Demonstrated understanding of the Canadian post-secondary system, strategic enrolment management concepts and academic policies and processes that contribute to a quality post-secondary experience.
Exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in the use of student information management systems (i.e. BANNER) and standard office applications including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications (e.g., Word and Excel).
Ability to travel between campuses is required.
Competencies
Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.
Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.
Salary Information
The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
Want to know more?
Application Process
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document via KPU’s Career Centre.
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.
