Manager, Student Engagement en 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.

The Manager, Student Engagement is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing holistic programming to engage, develop, recruit, and retain graduate students in the Beedie School of Business. The position provides leadership to enrich the graduate student experience and foster relationships between graduate students, their organizations/clubs, the Faculty, Alumni Association, the University, and the community at large. The position manages student life programming through participation at case competitions and MBA Games, student organizations/club leadership, and events such as Orientation, networking socials, and development workshops. The position leads promotions and media related initiatives and develops a department financial plan for student activities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Manager, Student Engagement, is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing faculty wide, holistic programs and initiatives to engage, develop, recruit, and retain graduate students in the Beedie School of Business.  The position provides leadership in the development and implementation of strategies to enrich the graduate student experience and to foster strong relationships between graduate students, their organizations and clubs, the Faculty, Alumni Association, the University, and the community at large.  In this capacity, the position is responsible for obtaining buy-in, support, and resources from faculty, management, alumni and sponsors.  The position is also responsible for the development and delivery of initiatives to promote graduate student involvement in curricular and co-curricular experiential educational initiatives. The position manages the student life program by managing student teams' participation at case competitions, business plan competitions, and MBA games.  The position participates in the planning and development of publications, marketing, promotions, and media related initiatives. The position is responsible for developing an annual financial plan and managing budgets for all programs related to student activities.

Full Job Description 

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration or Management and four years of related experience, including two years' experience in leadership and supervision, financial administration, event planning, program/project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational/project management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning and financial management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills (both oral and written).

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 temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 6 months from start date.

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].