Job Description

Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$69,102 to $82,420 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences - Psychology

Position Grade:

7

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

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.


The administrative team works closely with and supports the Department Chair, Undergraduate Chair, and Graduate Chair in department operations. At the undergraduate level, Psychology is the largest department in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. At the graduate level, we have six core areas of Psychology as well as the professional Ph.D. training program in Clinical Psychology. Our team emphasizes a respectful, collaborative, and supportive work culture.

About the Role

The Student Affairs Coordinator leads the academic advising services provided to prospective and registered students on academic and administrative matters in Department of Psychology, the Behavioural Neuroscience program, and the Cognitive Science program in accordance with University and Faculty policies. The role works strategically to align departmental goals with services and programs for undergraduate students including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities related to course offerings, curriculum, scheduling and teaching support. The Coordinator develops and manages the program's strategic student recruitment and retention plan, and conducts faculty-wide consultations to enhance interim program offerings and materials available to students. The Student Affairs Coordinator is the main point of contact for all engagement related activities; mentors, guides and supports student groups; and fosters strong relationships between students, SFU organizations/clubs, Faculty, Alumni Association, and the community at large.


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