Coordinator, Communications & Events Jobs

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $56,108 to $67,004 annually SFU Department Descr: Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences - International Studies
Position Grade: 6
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
Who We Are
Established in 2006, the School for International Studies offers interdisciplinary research and teaching on international affairs. Drawing from the disciplines of Economics, Comparative Politics and International Relations, History, Sociology, and Anthropology, the School is interested in the interconnected areas of peace and security; international development; human rights and international law; and governance and civil society.
About The Role
Reporting to the Manager, International Studies, and supervised by the Manager, International Studies, and the Directors of the David Lam and the Comparative Muslim Studies Centres, the Coordinator, Communications and Events develops, implements, and maintains the communications profile of the International Studies, David Lam Centre, and Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies units through print, web, electronic, and other media. The incumbent works collaboratively with faculty, staff, programs, research centers, and institutes to conceive, develop, and distribute communications highlighting the achievements of faculty, students, alumni, and staff. The incumbent conceptualizes and organizes events and conferences that help with recruiting new students, to raise the public profile and support the objectives of the International Studies, David Lam Centre, and Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies units. The incumbent works in cooperation with University Communications and FASS to ensure consistency in identifying and communicating key messages and engaging relevant audiences with regular communication updates. The incumbent initiates contact and builds relationships with the International Studies, David Lam Centre, and Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies units' alumni.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree with four years of related experience, including experience in writing, communications, event planning, and website design, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Proficient in the use of standard office, web publishing, online content management systems, and graphic design applications (i.e., Dreamweaver, Flash, AEM).
• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, diversity, gender, “race”, ethnicity, aboriginal, sexual identity and socioeconomic issues; knowledge of the needs of a diverse student body, including the needs of students with disabilities and multi-faith communities.
• Excellent event management skills.
• Excellent writing, copy editing, and layout skills.
• Excellent knowledge of and ability to use specialized design software applications (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.).

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):

• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• Prorated for part-time employees
• And more!
• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions