Coordinator, Recruitment & Admission

SFU group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pay in lieu of benefits

8% vacation pay

Employer paid extended health & dental

Professional development funds

Hybrid-work program

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Coordinator, Recruitment & Admissions to lead admission initiatives and services for graduate programs within the Beedie School of Business. The role includes managing admissions support services, scholarship budgets, and cross-team coordination to ensure efficient operations and performance optimization.

You will support student ambassador programs, conduct analyses, and prepare internal dashboards while collaborating with Associate Directors for Graduate

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyze data and report results with implications and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Excellent organizational, strategic thinking and project management capabilities.
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead admission initiatives and manage admissions services for designated graduate programs.
• Coordinate scholarships and awards budgets, competition setup, allocation, tracking and processing.
• Provide operational support for program admissions and oversee student ambassador initiatives.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and prepare internal reports and dashboards.
• Plan travel bookings, shipments and manage team expenses and cost projections for tours and events.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organizational & project management

Decision-making

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline

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 Graduate Recruitment and Admissions team at the SFU Beedie School of Business is responsible for managing and executing the comprehensive end-to-end recruitment and admissions cycle for all graduate business programs offered at the university. The team responsibilities include relationship building, review and evaluation of candidates, business development, event planning, marketing and ambassador program management.

About the Role

The Coordinator, Recruitment & Admissions is responsible for leading admission initiatives and services; management of admissions support services; and managing the unit's scholarship and awards budgets and systems, including competition set up, allocation, tracking and processing. The Coordinator, Recruitment & Admissions manages program admissions and provides operational support for designated programs; manages and supports the Student Ambassador & Alumni Ambassador program initiatives; conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses and prepares internal reports and dashboards; plans and manages travel bookings and shipments and manages team expenses and cost projections for tours and events. The role manages the onboarding and ongoing training of admissions support service staff, works in coordination with the Associate Directors for Graduate Programs to ensure cross-team functionality, and cultivates a strong, collaborative working environment with a focus on performance and optimization of processes.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or related discipline, and three years of related experience in managing the administration/admissions in graduate programs, including experience in process management, planning, project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training.

• Good knowledge of data analysis including: compiling and identifying appropriate data, methods of data analysis, and reporting of results, implications, and recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and strategic and project management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organization 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 temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is December 24, 2027.

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