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.

Competition ID:

4568

Internal Closing Date:

April 27, 2026

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

• Salary Information:

13 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $33.88 to $37.81 per hour

Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

8:30-4:30

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

35

We are currently seeking a Coordinator, Transition Programs to join our Orientation and Transitions team!

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Student Engagement & Leadership, the Coordinator, Transition Programs is responsible for the design, planning, and facilitation of programming that assists new students with the transition to the University and supports them in their first year at KPU. The Coordinator works with internal and external partners to organize various events supporting all first year students. This role encompasses programming for both orientation & transition events and peer mentorship & student leadership programming, and the incumbent may engage with either or both depending on timing and unit priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply leadership development concepts (e.g., Student Development Theory) for student-based transition and mentorship programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of strategic enrolment management and student engagement principles.
• Demonstrated experience with event planning, organizing, and implementation of activities and events, preferably with adults or young adults, and the ability to oversee multiple programs interchangeably.
• Understanding of Project Management practices and tools.
• Experience with solicitation and tracking of event sponsors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and communications methods and mediums including functional understanding of social media applications.
• Demonstrated experience with content management, CMS software applications, and Windows based programs and database systems.
• Experience with InDesign, CreativeSuite, and basic design and layout for print and web publication considered and asset.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative, responsibility, and attention to detail between program areas.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to communicate with a high degree of diplomacy with people of varied backgrounds and experience, and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, KPU staff, and with members of the community.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as confidence with public speaking to groups ranging from <30 to over 500 are required.
• Must be able to work as a team player, and be able to work independently to solve problems without supervisor assistance, particularly during events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to adjust priorities across program areas depending on operational needs.
• Experience managing event budgets of $15,000 or greater.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials in the range of 30 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on multiple campuses and must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in education, business, humanities, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification is considered an asset.
• Minimum of three years related experience in a post-secondary student services environment or recent work in a public educational sector.
• Minimum of three years of relevant training and direct experience in first-year experience, event planning, or supporting individuals with a disability or duty to accommodate.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience which includes recruiting, training, and coordinating staff/student volunteer development and conducting performance reviews.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.