Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $69,102 to $82,420 annually
SFU Department Description: Advancement & Alumni Engagement
Position Grade: 7
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
Alumni are our priority. We support current and future SFU alumni for life by creating value beyond their education, while building pride in SFU and fostering lifelong connections to each other and to the University—for their benefit and in support of SFU. We create and cultivate exclusive opportunities for alumni, including a wide range of on and off campus programs, services and benefits, volunteer opportunities, and continuing education. The revenue from our essential Affinity partnerships covers 100% of SFU alumni programming costs. Growing partnerships and the benefits offered are essential for the growth of the unit and the enhancement of offerings to SFU’s alumni community.
About The Role
This role reports directly to the Alumni Relations Associate Director, Programs and Services who is responsible for bringing in revenue that fund 100% of SFU alumni relations programs and events.
The coordinator will play a key role in sustaining existing and building future alumni programs and services; and relationships while assisting to increase SFU's annual revenues from 300k to 500k over the next 3 years.
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills, qualities or core competencies needed to be successful in the role:
- See the Big Picture
- Be Creative & Innovative
- Achieve Results
- Build Relationships & Work Together
- Communicate Clearly & Effectively
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Arts, Business Administration or Communications and two years of related experience in areas such as working with Indigenous and multicultural groups, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Skilled in business development, contract evaluation and negotiations.
- Ability to develop internal and external relationships and work effectively at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment exercising a high level of tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work with a variety of information and records systems.
- Strong analytical reasoning, problem solving, and organizational skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
- 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
- Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
- On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
- Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
- And more!
- Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.