Job Description

Who We Are

• We are Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

About the Role

The Coordinator, Finance and Research Administration, provides managerial and administrative support for all the Faculty of Applied Sciences operating budget and provides research grant financial administration in consultation with the supervisor. The Coordinator provides advice on administrative budget policies and provides administrative support to the Faculty\'s finance management team for day-to-day operations of its operating budget as well as the financial administration of its research, endowment and specific purpose funds. The role provides advice and information regarding finance and research administration; oversees and facilitates financial requirements and reporting. The Coordinator serves as a resource for faculty researchers and grant holders and assists with the administration of payroll documentation and timesheet reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or a relevant discipline, working towards an accounting designation and four years of related experience in areas such as financial administration, fund accounting, research accounting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of financial administration and accounting processes and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of research concepts, principles, regulations, procedures and terminology.
• Excellent knowledge of successful grant application preparation, procedures, and processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical reasoning, problem solving, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent time management skills, leadership, supervisory, and mentoring 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 Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 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!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please note: There is an Identified Departmental Candidate.

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 pei_reception@sfu.ca.

Simon Fraser University