Manager, Recruitment & Admissions

Simon Fraser University; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Manager for Recruitment & Admissions at the Beedie School of Business. This role involves developing a recruitment strategy, managing relationships with businesses, and executing recruitment activities for graduate programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in professional sales management.

Benefits

7% pay in lieu of benefits

8% vacation pay

Employer paid extended health & dental plans

Professional development funds

Hybrid-work program

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in professional sales management.
• Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive student recruitment strategy.
• Manage targeted graduate recruitment program and activities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Results Orientation

Decision Making

Creativity

Change Management

Education

Master's degree in Business

Master's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Marketing

Tools

Salesforce CRM

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 Manager, Recruitment & Admissions is responsible for developing, leading and executing a comprehensive student recruitment strategy for the SFU Beedie School of Business for a specific graduate program or group of graduate programs in line with the overall recruitment strategy for the Segal Graduate School. The Manager is responsible for the research, data analysis, business development and stakeholder management necessary to successfully recruit a dynamic graduate cohort each year. The position establishes and sustains professional relationships and partnerships with local, domestic, and international businesses and industry organizations that are a principal source of graduate candidates and manages the targeted graduate recruitment program including, the planning and delivery of all student recruitment activities to attract well-qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, qualities or core competencies needed to be successful in the role:

• Build Relationships & Work Together - We are intentional about building and maintaining strong, positive and effective relationships, teams, collaborations and partnerships. We uncover and advance shared goals and synergistic opportunities. We support each other, share knowledge and resolve conflict collaboratively.
• Achieve Results - We focus on achieving the best possible results, as individuals and teams. We define outcomes for success, track our progress and improve performance.
• Make Informed Decisions - We make decisions thoughtfully, intentionally and critically. We consider multiple sources of information, various options and potential impacts.
• Be Creative & Innovative - We seek and implement new and creative solutions to overcome problems, drive change and improve performance and results. We explore new ideas, think creatively about issues and opportunities and encourage and support innovation.
• Create Positive Change - We lead or are part of change efforts and carefully consider and plan for the impacts of change and transition on ourselves and others.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related discipline, and two years of related experience in areas such as professional sales management, including the design and delivery of professional services, sales programs or other long cycle sales programs in industry and post-secondary work environments, and working with customer relationship management (CRM) systems or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of Senate-mandated policy and principles regarding admission, registration, financial aid and awards, and academic requirements.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of complex admission requirements and admission policies, effective interviewing techniques and comprehensive knowledge of the number of graduate offerings.
• Excellent knowledge of a wide array of software applications and enterprise-wide systems such as Salesforce CRM software, student information and admission evaluation databases, scheduling software, campaign management software and survey software.
• Ability to assess the educational needs of the business community and develop/implement sales programs accordingly.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment exercising mature judgment and a high level of diplomacy and discretion.

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 May 31, 2026.

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 ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].