Associate Director, Indigenous Student Centre bei Simon Fraser University

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.

Student Services at Simon Fraser University is a large and diverse organization comprised of multiple departments working towards the common goals of strategic enrolment management, holistic student development and well-being, academic growth and success, co-curricular learning, and many other critical services and resources supporting individual SFU students along their educational journey. Dedicated to an inclusive and accessible approach to understand its ever-changing student community. 

About the Role

The Associate Director, Indigenous Student Centre is an integral part of the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) management team and manages the day-to-day operations, budgets and risk management of the Centre. The Associate Director is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, management, coordination and assessment of programs and services to support undergraduate and graduate Indigenous students in meeting their academic and personal goals. The Associate Director develops key stakeholder relationships with both individuals and teams across the University that are integral to minimizing systemic barriers and optimizing opportunities and supports for Indigenous student recruitment, transition, retention and academic success as well as establishing and maintaining internal and external communication links to band/tribal organizations for the purpose of developing partnerships aimed at increasing Indigenous student recruitment and retention and to enhance the degree-attaining success of Indigenous students at SFU.  

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and five years of related experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of post-secondary Indigenous student programs, services and policies, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent planning, organizational, administrative and managerial skills that encourage collaboration and a positive Indigenous Student Centre environment.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management and trauma informed approaches and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective contacts within professional and social networks in the indigenous community.
• Ability to act as a liaison for Indigenous students to provide support to them when navigating through administrative processes and in accessing resources.
   

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! View our benefits brochure

*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 [email protected].