Coordinator, Student Engagement Jobs

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $64,973 to $77,589 annually SFU Department Descr: Faculty of Science - Office of the Dean
Position Grade: 8
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
Who We Are
Sci-Space is a place for Faculty of Science students to socialize, study, unwind or get some support. Sci-Space hosts exciting events, offers general Science advising and health and wellness resources to sustain a student's studies. We have an inclusive, supportive, encouraging, and fun culture.
About The Role
The Coordinator, Student Engagement is responsible for planning, developing and implementing faculty-specific programs, events, and initiatives to engage, develop, and retain Faculty of Science students at SFU. The position provides leadership in the development and implementation of strategies to enrich the Faculty of Science undergraduate student experience. The role participates in the coordination and/or development of program advertisements and publicity, the planning and organization of events and conferences, and in liaisons with administrative and academic personnel, community members, and external organization personnel. The role manages program and event budgets by participating in the budget development process; preparing cost projections; and administering expenditures. The Coordinator recruits, trains, and supervises student ambassadors, co-op students, and/or volunteers involved in student activities. The position provides mentoring, guidance, and support to undergraduate student groups and clubs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline and three years of related experience within student engagement, retention, and community outreach, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of student development theories and best practices.
• Excellent administration and event planning skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Good knowledge of research related to undergraduate education and the first-year student experience, student engagement and retention, and community outreach programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgement, initiative, diplomacy and tact.
• Skilled in the use of student information systems and software applications (e.g., PeopleSoft).
• Ability to arrange suitable transportation to various work locations.
• Excellent human resource management and financial administration skills.
• Skilled in the use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to complete training for, and use new systems/online learning platforms (e.g., Canvas, etc.).
• Ability to develop and facilitate student-related initiatives/programs/events, and training sessions, and to work with students in a leadership and/or coaching capacity.

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):

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