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St. Francis Xavier University is searching for a new Registrar to support its strategic commitment to student success and to creating an exceptional student experience.
The Organization
St. Francis Xavier University acknowledges that they are located on the unceded and traditional territory of the Mikmaw who have maintained a connection to this land.
St. Francis Xavier University renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and social justice is a vibrant academic community located in Antigonish Nova Scotia. With approximately 5000 students and an engaged alumni network of over 50000 StFX is recognized nationally and internationally for its dual commitments to excellence in teaching and research. The University offers an immersive learning environment that encompasses Arts Science Education Business and the Coady Institute with strong ties to Mikmaw Nations African Nova Scotian Acadian Gaelic and other local communities. At StFX students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as certificates and diplomas across a range of academic and professional disciplines.
The Role
Reporting to the Provost the Registrar provides visionary and operational leadership to the Registrars Office ensuring a high standard of excellence in the delivery of registrarial services to all stakeholders. They are a creative and caring leader focused on supporting exceptional experiences at the University through student-centred approaches to systems design and management. The Registrar plays an important role in guiding key student information systems development and redesign transfer and articulation pathways as well as managing effective scheduling and registration.
They provide this leadership while ensuring the confidentiality of personal data accuracy of records and appropriate and timely access to information. They are responsible for building a contemporary data strategy to ensure ongoing effectiveness of registrarial systems in collaboration with key leaders across campus. The Registrar supports student retention initiatives that reflect the Universitys goals and commitment to student success and works collaboratively with the University Senate academic committees and the broader university community to support academic policy development.
Key areas of oversight and responsibility are:
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a highly experienced and strategic leader with outstanding communication skills and an open collegial management style. They are a compassionate caring leader with integrity. They will be knowledgeable about processes and responsibilities in a registrarial setting and have a track record of improving and innovating operations with a demonstrated commitment to service for students faculty and other constituents. Expertise in systems development data analysis managing staff within a complex and unionized environment developing strong cross-campus partnerships and knowledge of enrolment best practices are all required. They are a data-informed decision maker who has a record of building strong and effective relationships across administrative and faculty departments in a post-secondary setting.
Qualifications and Experience:
You are someone with:
Employment Equity
St. Francis Xavier University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including but not limited to women persons with disabilities persons whose first language is not English visible minorities (especially African Nova Scotians) Indigenous Peoples (especially Mikmaq) and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation.
St. Francis Xavier University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact to request accommodation.
To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity contact Abbey MacLeod at Kyle Steele at or Dr. Jennie Massey at or submit your complete application package online at: search committee will begin reviewing applications on June 6 2025.
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