- We are Canada's engaged university, defined by our dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement.
- We are unconventional, fearless, compassionate, approachable and ready.
- We celebrate the diversity of people, ideas and cultures.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent supervisory and volunteer management skills, and experience managing student volunteers.
- Excellent business and financial administration skills.
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment and to demonstrate a high level of tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to occasionally work outside of normal office hours.
- Ability to arrange appropriate travel within the lower mainland.
- Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, database and online and multimedia technologies including enterprise level information systems and content management systems (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, Javascript, HTML, AEM).
- 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
Coordinator, Student Engagement - Burnaby, Canada - Simon Fraser University
Description
Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)Pay range: $72,124 to $86,028 annually SFU Department Descr: Faculty of Health Sciences
Position Grade: 8
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
Who We Are
About the Role
The Coordinator, Student Engagement participates in the implementation and development of programs and events that support a student's transition into the University and/or into graduate studies in order for them to achieve success both personally and academically. The programs and events will be centered around the use of the FHS Student Commons (SC), a new space FHS is opening up for undergraduate and graduate students. The space has areas for collaborative work, individual study, seminars and conferences and group meetings.
The Coordinator coordinates programs and activities by liaising with both internal and external stakeholders such as Program Managers, Student Services staff, alumni and partner organizations, and student leaders to enhance student engagement both internally and externally, within the Faculty of Health Sciences and the community. In addition, the Coordinator provides support to the supervisor by researching, organizing, implementing and coordinating a range of programs supporting the recruitment, engagement and retention of students within the faculty such as community building events and various student/student leader, and volunteer initiatives. The Coordinator acts as a resource for best practices related to the student experience, student engagement, and community outreach.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, and three years of related experience within student engagement, retention and community outreach, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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):
*Prorated for part-time employees
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