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 Services at Simon Fraser University is a large and diverse organization comprised of multiple departments working towards the common goals of strategic enrolment management, holistic student development and well-being, academic growth and success, co-curricular learning, and many other critical services and resources supporting individual SFU students along their educational journey.

Dedicated to an inclusive and accessible approach to understanding its ever-changing student community, Student Services is proactive and responsive to the needs of SFU students and determined to meet its students where they're at with innovative and student-centric initiatives.

About the Role

Contributes to the effective and smooth operations of Student Services by providing clerical and administrative support to the general office, including staff. Acts as the primary resource and contact person with internal and external customers, stakeholders,



and partners; provides standard office and online communications support; maintains an inventory control for office equipment and supplies; maintains an inventory of office equipment and space; operates room booking calendar and schedules appointments with internal and external parties; processes daily mail; duplicates and reproduces a variety of materials; applies the correct codes from the Chart of Accounts for financial reporting on charges related to operations; data entry as delegate for staff travel and business expense claims into People Soft; creates and maintains accurate database records (e.g. personnel staff information); receives and records payments for lab printing services, business cards, and name badges; supplies, and promotional gifts; processes midterm and final examination documentation; and provides a range of secretarial and clerical support services for workshops, seminars, and special events.

Qualifications

High school graduation plus courses or training of moderate duration (one semester equivalent) in word processing, presentation, graphics, spreadsheet, and database applications; and training in office procedures. 2 years of experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and graphics applications (e.g., MSWord, Excel, P-counter, Power Point, File Maker Pro, and Adobe) at an intermediate level.

Valuable knowledge of post-secondary programs, policies and procedures.

Good knowledge of standard office practices, methods and equipment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.





Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with a high degree of accuracy.

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 benefitpension plan

On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*

Funding for professional development expenses*

And more! View our benefits brochure

- Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

This position is based fully in-person at the Burnaby campus. Due to the operational and on-site requirements of the role, hybrid or remote work arrangements are not available.

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 [email protected] .

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🏢 Simon Fraser University
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