Portfolio Manager

Simon Fraser University; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work program

Professional development funds

Extended health & dental plans

Job summary

Simon Fraser University’s Executive Education team is seeking a Portfolio Manager to work with internal stakeholders and external clients to design and deliver custom credit programs, and to manage program budgets, contracts for instructors and other contractors, plus admissions, enrollment, scheduling and evaluations.

The role requires a Master’s degree and five years of related experience in project or program management, with excellent communication and analytical skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Business, or a related field.
• Five years of related experience in project management, program or project development and management; experience in a consulting or project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver custom credit programs for internal and external clients.
• Manage operations including program budgets and contracts for instructors and other contractors.
• Oversee admissions, enrollment, course scheduling and program evaluations.
• Apply a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion framework to all aspects of work.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project evaluation

Coaching

Education

Master's degree in Education, Business, 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.

Launched in 1999, Executive Education (Exec Ed) has over two decades of experience working with middle and senior-level management professionals in organizations and developing customized non-credit and credit-based education programs. Long-term partnerships guide programming that enables a deep understanding of clients' needs and the design of custom programs to address those needs.

About the Role

The Portfolio Manager is a critical part of the Executive Education team and is responsible for working with an identified portfolio of internal stakeholders and external clients to implement and deliver custom credit programs; to manage operations including program budgets and contracts for instructors, facilitators, mentors, and other contractors as necessary; and, to manage program administration including recruitment, admissions, enrollment, course scheduling and program evaluations. The Manager applies a strong knowledge of University systems, processes for developing new credit program proposals, and general graduate regulations. The role also contributes to the overall strategic direction for the area. The Portfolio Manager applies a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion framework to all aspects of their scope of work.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Business, or a related field, and five years of related experience in areas such as project management, program or project development and management; experience in a consulting or project-based environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project evaluation skills.
• Ability to organize, plan and adapt programs as necessary, including coaching clients in the process.

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 24 months from start date.

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.