Executive Director, Advancement, School of Medicine chez 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.

Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) is committed to working with donors and alumni to advance new ideas that are furthering our communities - like addressing environmental concerns and providing lifelong value for students - and encourage investment in programs that are transforming the landscape of teaching and learning.

About the Role

The Executive Director, Advancement, School of Medicine leads the strategic development of Simon Fraser University's comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Medical School/Faculty of Health Sciences, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of the SFU alumni, donor and friends community. The Executive Director enhances SFU's profile and fundraising capacity locally, nationally and internationally by overseeing the strategic direction and management of the university's core development programs for the School of Medicine including donor relations, gift and estate planning, leadership giving, annual giving, corporate/foundation, and major and principal gift fundraising. The Executive Director is a member of the senior management team that determines strategic and management plans for University Advancement.

Full Job Description 

Qualifications

Master's degree in Arts or Business Administration and ten years of related experience in developing strategic fundraising and cultivation strategies and leading dynamic, effective and sustainable advancement programs, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of current trends in fundraising, prospect management and the direct solicitation of major and principal gifts.
• Excellent knowledge of development programs including major gift, principal gift, individual direct response, legacy, corporate, and foundation.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to articulate, construct, and implement annual and long-term innovative and ambitious development plans across diverse facets of an organization.
• Excellent coaching, mentorship and team building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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 Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• 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

This position is located at both SFU Burnaby and Surrey campuses.

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

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].