Job Description

Who We Are

School of Public Policy (SPP) is a part of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at SFU, operating from its Vancouver campus. SPP has a cohort based graduate program, Masters in Public Policy (MPP) and a minor in Public Policy (PPM). The School is comprised of a small and dynamic team of professionals and academics striving to enhance policy making, whilst contributing to SFU's national and international image as a valued institution.

About the Role

Provides confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Director, School of Public Policy, the Graduate Program Chair, and assists the Manager, Academic and Administrative Services as required. Responds to or redirects requests for general and routine information from graduate students and faculty on program requirements, scholarships, bursaries and fellowships, fees and deadlines. Processes and maintains graduate student files. Maintains faculty and instructor administration files and prepares paperwork related to faculty appointments, promotion, tenure and salary review. Provides administrative support to a variety of Department committees.

Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post secondary education or formal program equivalent, including training in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications and in administrative processes.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to meet deadlines / time management
• Excellent attention to details
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to organize & prioritize tasks

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 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 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*
• Up to $450/year for off-campus job-related courses, workshops, seminars*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please note: This position offers a hybrid schedule working 4 days on campus and 1 day remote.

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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 .

Simon Fraser University