Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2fxb5h

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.

Student Engagement and Retention provides and facilitates transformational and engaging opportunities that contribute to a student's overall development, helping them be academically successful.

This includes our new student transition programing that welcomes, informs and connects new students to the SFU community.

Our unit supports the academic mission of the university by helping new students in their transition into the institution, as well as supporting specific populations of students including Uggla Family Scholarship recipients and NCAA students.

We also provide academic advising to students in academic difficulty, and administer central student retention programs, such as the Back on Track program.

Our team culture is student centered and collaborative.

About the Role
Coordinates the delivery of Student Engagement and Retention advising appointments, activities, programs, and other departmental events.

Provides support for unit programs, which include preparing and distributing unit and program materials, monitoring and processing program registrations and unit activities, working with other units on campus to arrange program logistics, and updating student records, as needed.

Provides administrative,



clerical and secretarial support services to the Student Engagement and Retention unit.

Reconciles and monitors operating budgets and prepares projections for review by the Associate Director, Director, and/or Managers.

Provides support for special projects, including providing individual and group user training.

Acts as a key resource person for the unit for the File

Maker and Student Success database systems, including providing advanced problem-solving support, data collection and analysis/interpretation.

Full Job Description
Qualifications
High school graduation and two years of post-secondary education including training in word processing, database, spreadsheet and web updating applications; bookkeeping/basic accounting principles. 3 years of experience.

An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

Ability to use word processing, database, spreadsheet, and calendar scheduling applications (e.g., MSWord, File

Maker Pro Excel, and Tableau) at an advanced level.

Ability to use enterprise-level information/accounting/student information systems (e.g., People

Soft/FAST/SIMS) at an intermediate level.

Ability to work independently, prioritize work and complete a high volume of work within deadlines.





Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Excellent attention to detail, proofreading, and editing skills.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication 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 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):
3 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*
Funding for career development expenses*
And more! View our benefits brochure
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
An Internal Candidate has been identified.

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.

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 .

Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2fxb5h

📌 Program Assistant (Burnaby)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Burnaby