Policy and Academic Affairs Specialist

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC's Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future

Competition ID:

4409

Internal Closing Date:

January 17, 2026

External Closing Date:

# 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:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

35

We are currently seeking a Policy and Academic Affairs Specialist to join our Office of the Provost and VP, Academic team.

Job Overview

This Policy and Academic Affairs Specialist is responsible for providing a wide variety of support to the policy development process at the University, including the coordination of policy maintenance, review, revision, consultation, and approval processes at KPU.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in education, liberal arts, social sciences, business or other similar field is required
• Three years of related experience in a post-secondary environment working in the area of policy, administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintains current and up to date knowledge on policy and academic affairs.
• Demonstrated innovation and change management skills which include supporting and encouraging new ideas and approaches to build organizational efficiency.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business process management and policy planning and principles.
• Strong Analytical and troubleshooting skills required to work with the complex issues, and multiple stakeholders, characteristic of major policy and academic projects.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines
• Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate employees.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction.
• Proven ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability in effective team support and implementing change resulting in improvement to service, staff productivity and systems efficiency.
• Ability to provide guidance, direction, training and education to others.
• Excellent oral and written communication including the ability to present information clearly and concisely, and to be persuasive.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations that call for the use of diplomacy, tact and professionalism in the delivery of information and explanations.
• Experience developing, planning and administering projects.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Proven ability to juggle and prioritize tasks, work to deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions and determine when to seek advice.
• Ability to respond well to working under pressure and resolve complex issues in an effective manner.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required

Please note: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 by11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to beconsidered 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.

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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

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.