Study Abroad Officer

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Hybrid-work

Pension plan

Tuition waiver

Tuition support

Professional development funds

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Study Abroad Officer to collaboratively develop, implement, and evaluate programs that ensure safe, high-quality study abroad experiences for students. You will work with partner institutions, SFU faculty, staff across units, and Student Services to coordinate comprehensive programming for inbound and outbound participants.

The role markets offerings to the university community and serves as a strategic resource for expanding international programming and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience in program development and evaluation.
• Experience supporting volunteers or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in study abroad programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, deliver and evaluate study abroad programs, protocols and procedures.
• Market programs and services to the university community.
• Coordinate with partner institutions, SFU faculty and staff, and Student Services and Risk Services.
• Serve as a strategic resource for international programming and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Study abroad programming

Curriculum development

Budget administration

Human resource management

Supervisory and volunteer management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Education, Business

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.

International Services for Students provides holistic programs and services to support the international, newcomer and refugee student experience at SFU and manages the University's Study Abroad Programs (formal exchange, study abroad, faculty-led field schools) with over 130 partners around the globe to facilitate transformative international and intercultural learning opportunities for SFU students.

About the Role

The Study Abroad Officer works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to develop, implement, deliver and evaluate programs, protocol and procedures that contribute to safe, high-quality study abroad experiences for students. Working as a member of a cross-functional team, the role liaises with SFU’s partner institutions, SFU faculty and staff across all academic units, and with Student Services departments and Safety and Risk Services to coordinate and deliver comprehensive programming and services for participants in both inbound and outbound international programs. The position markets programs and services to the university community and serves as a strategic resource for supporting international programming and partnering opportunities.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Education, Business, or other relevant discipline and four years of related experience in program development and evaluation, administration of international learning abroad programs and services, experience supporting volunteers, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of best practices in study abroad programming and curriculum development.
• Excellent project management skills including budget administration and human resource management.
• Excellent supervisory and volunteer management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication (oral, written and presentation) 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! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

There is an Identified Departmental Candidate.

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].