Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $85,993 to $102,588 annually
SFU Department Descr: Beedie School of Business - Graduate Programs
Position Grade: 10
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
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.
The Graduate Recruitment and Admissions team at the SFU Beedie School of Business is responsible for managing and executing the comprehensive end-to-end recruitment and admissions cycle for all graduate business programs offered at the university. The team responsibilities include relationship building, review and evaluation of candidates, business development, event planning, marketing and ambassador program management.
About The Role
The Associate Director, Recruitment and Marketing, is a senior member of the Recruitment and Admissions Team, and manages recruitment staff. The Associate Director works closely with the Director, Recruitment and Admissions (R&A), to plan and develop marketing and recruitment strategies to strengthen graduate programs, and expand their local, national and international reach. The Associate Director builds strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders in order to promote Beedie Graduate Programs, and support partners, prospects, candidates, students and alumni. The role leads the development and implementation of marketing and communications initiatives, as well as recruitment strategies for all Beedie Graduate Programs. The Associate Director is responsible for evaluating and identifying prospective markets for Beedie Graduate Programs, and makes strategic recommendations to improve recruitment initiatives, as well as the Beedie School of Business' brand, reputation and reach.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration with a minimum of two years of related experience, including experience in sales, marketing, communications, student recruitment, academic program development, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent strategic planning, decision-making and project management skills.
- Ability to develop and implement long and short-term plans and strategies to support recruitment, admissions and marketing.
- Ability to provide a consultative leadership to cross-functional teams.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, supervisory, mentorship, team-building, and collaboration 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!
- Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
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 ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].