Simon Fraser University - Director, Co-operative Education

CEWIL Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a Director of Co-operative Education to provide strategic leadership for its Co-op program. This position involves managing a $5 million budget, overseeing program development and evaluation, and ensuring alignment with academic plans. The ideal candidate should value collaboration and drive continuous improvement for student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial leadership for strategic and program planning.
• Oversee Co-op education program evaluation and administration.
• Manage a budget of $5 million and supervise professional staff.

Job description

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, BC

Director, Co-operative Education

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 SFU Co-op program is dedicated to providing unparalleled career development opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of co-op education programs to assure alignment with the University’s academic plan and national accreditation guidelines, leading a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence driven by a shared passion for student success and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Director, Co-operative Education provides managerial leadership for strategic and integrated program and service planning and development for Co-operative Education. The role participates in the development of faculty Co-op programs, services and infrastructure planning; manages the evaluation, assessment, integration, and administration of the Co-operative Education program and services, including Co-op Central communications and marketing, curriculum, Co-op Abroad, and the Contemporary Arts internships program; oversees operating and capital budgets of $5 million; and supervises a large contingent of professional and support staff.