Hybrid Coordinator, Recruitment presso 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.

SFU Beedie Executive Education offers specialized, short-term, demand-driven educational programs tailored to solve real-world organizational challenges. We empower professionals, leaders, and organizations with targeted skills and insights essential for navigating digital innovation, strategic transformation, and emerging technologies. Our agile, collaborative team aligns closely with industry needs, contributing directly to SFU’s goals of community engagement, innovation, and lifelong learning. Our team culture is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, supportive, and dynamic, prioritizing creativity, responsiveness, and high-quality customer experience.

About the Role

The Coordinator, Recruitment plays a crucial role in driving enrollment and revenue growth through effective lead generation, conversion, proactive relationship-building, and persuasive advisory communications. This position actively engages with potential applicants, guiding them enthusiastically through the application journey, and matching their professional development goals with our dynamic executive programs. Upcoming initiatives include recruitment activities for the Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) programs, including webinars, targeted outreach, and personalized follow-ups, working closely with industry and organizational partners. This role is central to our success, directly influencing the growth and visibility of Executive Education offerings.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, results-driven individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and persuasive communication abilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing positive energy and passion to every interaction. A natural relationship-builder, this individual excels in sales-focused advisory conversations, understands customer motivations, maintains a well-organized pipeline, and effectively converts leads into enrolled students. Strong organizational, administrative, facilitation, training, and teamwork skills are essential, as is proficiency in writing impactful copies, data analysis, CRM tools, and the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and three years of related experience in post-secondary student recruitment, program advising, professional sales management, business development, marketing, or public relations, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders 
• Proven ability to influence and persuade prospective applicants
• Proficiency with with Salesforce CRM and Pardot (Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement)
• Ability to analyze recruitment data to continuously improve performance
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities to manage an efficient recruitment pipeline

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 12 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].