Job Description

Who We Are

At Student Engagement and Retention (SER) we collaborate to support and empower students to achieve their optimal education experience by providing and facilitating transformational and engaging opportunities that contribute to their overall development and prepare them for success in an ever-changing world.

About the Role

Coordinates the delivery of all Student Engagement and Retention appointments, activities, programs, and other events. Provides support to the Peer, Leadership and myInvolvement programs, which include preparing and distributing unit and program materials, monitoring and processing program registrations and unit activities, working with other units on campus to arrange program logistics, and updating student records, as needed. Provides administrative, clerical and secretarial support services to the Student Engagement and Retention, Student Success and Strategic Support unit. Reconciles and monitors operating budgets and prepares projections for review by the Associate Director, Director, and/or Administrator. Provides support for the myInvolvement Implementation Project, including providing individual and group user training. Acts as a resource person and provides information on myInvolvement, the student co-curricular record system, and other unit programs.

Qualifications

High school graduation and two years of post-secondary education including training in word processing, database, spreadsheet and web updating applications; bookkeeping/basic accounting principles.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to design and conduct training of large groups.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential/sensitive materials with discretion.
• Ability to maintain records with accuracy.
• Ability to work and support in-person programming on campus.
• Ability to use initiative and creative problem solving.

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 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• An additional 9% pay in lieu of benefits
• After 4 consecutive months in the position, pay in lieu of benefits is increased to 16%
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is September 30, 2023

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