Coordinator, Projects & Events

SFU group; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation (prorated)

Hybrid-work program

Pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees and their

Tuition reimbursements & professional/

Job summary

Simon Fraser University, Beedie School of Business Undergraduate Programs, seeks a Coordinator, Projects and Events to plan, manage and execute a range of events and initiatives that enhance undergraduate programs and student experience. You’ll support research, development and implementation of faculty-wide projects with a focus on experiential learning.

The ideal candidate balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, is highly organized, proactive and detail-oriented, and can

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience including project management.
• Excellent planning and project coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in diverse settings with mature judgment and tact.
• Ability to design, refine and implement scalable project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of project planning support for Beedie School of Business Undergraduate Programs.
• Plan, manage and execute events and initiatives with external vendors and venues.
• Support research, development and implementation of faculty-wide projects.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of events and projects.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Interpersonal skills

Communications

Time management

Multitasking

Independence

Team collaboration

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Arts or Education or related field

Job description

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 Office of Student Experience at the SFU Beedie School of Business Undergraduate Programs provides curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Students. Through partnerships with faculty, alumni, and industry professionals we create opportunities where students get to apply their classroom learning to real world situations. Our team supports over 4,000 BBA and Business Minor students and we support the Transformation of the SFU Experience by creating spaces embrace possibilities and new ways of doing things

About the Role

The Coordinator, Projects and Events provides a range of project planning support and plans, manages and executes a variety of events for the Beedie School of Business (BsB). The position supports research, development, and implementation of Faculty-wide projects, initiatives, and events, with a focus on Undergraduate Programs and Student Experience. The role is the principal contact and performs a critical role in the development and successful delivery of special events and project activities that enhance the experiential learning and community profile of the BsB.

The ideal candidate balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, bringing structure to complexity and translating information into clear, actionable plans and efficient, scalable processes. They are highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong project coordination and communication skills to effectively manage competing priorities, event logistics, external vendors and venues, and diverse stakeholders. They can anticipate challenges, solve problems independently, and streamline planning and execution to ensure consistent, high-quality project and event delivery.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Arts or Education or a related field with two years of related experience, including project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent planning and project coordination skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet deadlines and work on a number of different initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a variety of settings while exercising mature judgment, initiative, diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to strategically design, refine and implement efficient, scalable project management processes and practices that streamline planning, coordination, and execution of multi-stakeholder initiatives.

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’ 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

This role requires occasional work outside of regular business hours and workdays to coordinate and attend special events, as required.

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 facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].