Employment Opportunitie
| Type: | Full-time Ongoing |
| Opening Date For Accepting Applications: | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
| Resume Review: | Monday, June 23, 2025 |
| Position Start Date: | As soon as suitable candidate is available |
| Salary: | $75,688.01 – $84,997.67 |
| Contact: | Human Resources |
| Email: | hr@nvit.ca |
| Phone: | 250-378-3308 |
| Address: | NVIT 4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1 |
NVIT is BC’s Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC’s post-secondary education system, we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.
Job Description:
NVIT anticipates a requirement for a Team Lead – Admissions and Retention at the Merritt Campus and invites qualified individuals to apply. This will be a full-time, ongoing support staff position that will start as soon as a suitable candidate is available
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Registrar, the Team Lead – Admissions and Retention provides project coordination and cross-functional leadership for key initiatives supporting learner access, engagement, and retention. This role serves as a bridge between Admission and Registration Officers (AROs), Recruitment, Admissions, and Registration Officers (RAROs), and Academic and Financial Planners (AFPs), enhancing service delivery across the learner journey from admission through to graduation.
This role presents a valuable opportunity for leadership development through collaboration, problem-solving, and effective coordination. The Team Lead will support day-to-day operations by streamlining workflows, fostering effective communication, and guiding initiatives that align with learner success and institutional goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and align Registrar’s Office processes and workflows related to admissions, registration, academic planning, and retention.
- Guide and support AROs, RAROs, and AFPs in implementing consistent and learner-centered services.
- Engage directly with students as needed—particularly during high-traffic periods—to support admissions, academic planning, or registration tasks, ensuring continuity of service and a positive learner experience.
- Monitor and evaluate admissions and retention processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Lead and report on projects and initiatives that support the full learner cycle.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between departments to support timely learner progression.
- Develop tools and resources to support staff capacity and process efficiency.
- Contribute to training and onboarding for new staff in Registrar’s Office roles.
- Support data-informed decision-making by preparing reports and tracking key metrics.
- Participate in internal committees, meetings, and working groups relevant to admissions and retention.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in education, Indigenous studies, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of three years of experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or education systems.
- Experience in a post-secondary admissions, academic advising, records, or related areas.
- Familiarity with student information systems (preferably Colleague) and Microsoft Excel for reporting and data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects and support team-based service delivery.
- Knowledge of Indigenous learner supports and an understanding of the barriers to post-secondary access and retention.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and organization.