Seeking for Registrar and Academic Path Coordinator

The École de danse contemporaine de Montréal is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Registrar and Academic Path Coordination.

IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Registrar and Academic Path Coordination
Employment Category: Middle Management
Immediate Supervisor: Artistic and Academic Director

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Under the authority of the Artistic and Academic Director (AAD), the person holding the position of Registrar and Academic Path Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supervising all activities and resources related to students’ academic progress and records.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In close collaboration with the Pedagogical Services Coordinator:

Registrar’s Office

Participates in implementing and supporting the School’s artistic and educational mission:
- Schedules, admissions, candidate auditions;
- Student evaluations (sending materials to faculty, compiling results, updating, reviewing and filtering comments, liaising with the CEGEP — ensuring regulations are respected);
Manages the creation and updating of student files;
Ensures the application of policies related to academic organization;
Enters data for preparing the master schedule and various timetables;
Ensures schedules are distributed to teaching staff and students;
Updates class schedules weekly and posts them;
In collaboration with the AAD, contacts substitute teachers or musicians in the event of cancellations or absences;
In collaboration with the AAD, updates guides and policies, prepares and distributes letters and other documents related to the beginning of the academic year (administrative and pedagogical information, etc.) for students;
Enters data for course selections, absences, grades, and other information;
Compiles statistics and other school-related data for annual reports and accountability purposes;
Produces reports and compiles program data to be sent to the Ministry of Education and the Cégep du Vieux Montréal;
Responds to information requests from applicants and students or directs them to the appropriate people.

Auditions

In collaboration with the AAD and the Pedagogical Services Coordinator, manages and coordinates the audition process in its entirety;
Manages audition files, reception, registrations, course selection, academic sanctions, and the analysis and granting of equivalencies;
Supports candidates throughout the audition process (before, during, and after).

Student Support

Collects and compiles student absences and makes this information available to teachers;
Keeps students’ health files up to date;
Acts as a resource person for students and advises them on procedures throughout their academic path;
Follows up with at-risk students or students experiencing particular difficulties;
In collaboration with the AAD, updates, implements, and monitors “success plans”;
Performs any other related tasks requested by management.

Other Tasks

In collaboration with the AAD, oversees the operational management of the Summer School;
In close collaboration with the Communications Department, continuously reviews and updates program and activity content across communication platforms.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in administration or equivalent training;
Three (3) years of relevant experience in a position involving similar responsibilities, preferably in the college sector;
Excellent spoken and written French;
Excellent knowledge of English;
Proficiency in Word and Excel;
Knowledge of educational management systems and educational networks (SRAM) would be an asset;
Knowledge of dance or performing arts is considered an asset.

Skills and Personal Qualities

Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
Ability to work under pressure;
Excellent analytical skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Autonomy and proactivity;
Sense of confidentiality and responsibility;
Openness and kindness;
Availability to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Employment Terms

Permanent full-time position;
35 hours/week;
Salary according to the School’s compensation policy.

Benefits

Stimulating and bright environment;
Inclusive and respectful workplace;
4 weeks of vacation;
Paid leave during the holiday season;
Group insurance;
Pension plan.

START DATE

Beginning of June 2026

APPLICATION

The EDCM is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity.

Please send your résumé and cover letter in PDF format by email before May 24, 2026.

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal

Specialized in training contemporary dance performers, the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal is recognized as a center of excellence in the Canadian performing arts sector. Known for the avant-garde nature and rigor of its teaching, the school serves as fertile ground for artistic research, development, and the emergence of new artistic movements. Since its founding in 1981, it has trained more than 500 professional dance performers who have distinguished themselves on national and international stages. The EDCM, an educational institution affiliated with Cégep du Vieux Montréal, is accredited by the Quebec Ministry of Education and Higher Education and supported by Canadian Heritage.