Manager Regional & Young Alumni

SFU group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks' vacation

Hybrid-work program

Defined benefit pension plan

On-campus tuition waiver for employees

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Manager, Regional and Young Alumni to develop and manage regional events and engagement. You will oversee the global alumni ambassador program, training staff and volunteers, and lead strategies for recent graduates and young alumni.

The role works across the university with a hybrid model, including in-person time on the Burnaby campus, travel yearly, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to advance key priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Arts, Business Administration, Education or related discipline and five years of related experience in planning, program management, community engagement events/activities management, volunteer management, marketing and communications, public relations and experience working with Indigenous and multi-cultural groups and addressing barriers that marginalized groups experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to coach, mentor and support a team of staff.
• Excellent knowledge of effective volunteer engagement and management principles and practices.
• Strong understanding and commitment to inclusivity.
• Good knowledge of university policies and procedures, and Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy Act regulations.
• Good knowledge of fundraising concepts and best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage SFU Alumni Relations' regional events and engagement efforts.
• Oversee the volunteer global alumni ambassador program including developing best practices, training, communication strategies and guidelines for staff and volunteers.
• Provide regional mission management, develop event strategy and messaging, and lead stewardship and engagement of alumni volunteers and donors.
• Help develop and implement initiatives that advance Advancement and Alumni Engagement strategic priorities.
• Focus on engagement strategies and tactic development for recent graduates and young alumni.

Skills

Relationship Building

Volunteer Management

Program Management

Communication Skills

Event Planning

Project Management

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts / Business / Education

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.

SFU Alumni Relations engages with 200,000+ SFU alumni around the globe. Alumni are our priority. We support current and future SFU alumni for life. We do this by creating value beyond their education while building pride in SFU and fostering lifelong connections to each other and to the University—for their benefit and in support of SFU. Alumni come for support, updating their contact information, getting information on services, benefits, and events, inquiring about on-going educational opportunities, providing updates on their accomplishments, and volunteering their time and talent back to SFU to help with recruitment and/or students in need of mentors.

About the Role

The Manager, Regional and Young Alumni develops and manages SFU Alumni Relations' regional events and engagement efforts. The Manager oversees the volunteer global alumni ambassador program including developing best practices, training, communication strategies and guidelines for staff and volunteers. The role provides regional mission management, develops event strategy and messaging, and leads the stewardship and engagement of alumni volunteers and donors. The Manager helps to develop and implement the initiatives that advance Advancement and Alumni Engagement' strategic priorities. The role also focuses on engagement strategies and tactic development for recent graduates and young alumni. SFU Alumni Relations is a highly collaborative team with multiple stakeholders across the institution. The team works in a hybrid model where 50% or more is spent in-person in the Burnaby campus.

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

• Strong Relationship Building & Collaboration Skills.
• Volunteer and program management experience.
• Strong Communication skills - communicate clearly & effectively, written and verbal.
• Program strategy and execution.
• High Professionalism & Integrity.
• Project management and overseeing staff and volunteers for large initiatives.
• Adept in event planning, management and execution.
• Community engagement in culturally diverse regions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Arts, Business Administration, Education or a related discipline and five years of related experience in planning, program management, community engagement events/activities management, volunteer management, marketing and communications, public relations and experience working with Indigenous and multi-cultural groups and addressing the barriers that marginalized groups experience, supporting cultural change and understanding, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to coach, mentor and support a team of staff.
• Excellent knowledge of effective volunteer engagement and management principles and practices.
• Strong understanding and commitment to inclusivity.
• Good knowledge of university policies and procedures, and Freedom of Information/Protection of Privacy Act regulations.
• Good knowledge of fundraising concepts and best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership 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 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

Position entails domestic and international travel annually in support of alumni engagement and activities.

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].