Manager, Administration

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $74,288 to $88,609 annually SFU Department Descr: International Services for Students
Position Grade: 8
# 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.

International Services for Students provides holistic programs and services to support the international, newcomer and refugee student experience at SFU and manages the University's Study Abroad Programs (formal exchange, study abroad, faculty-led field schools) with over 130 partners around the globe to facilitate transformative international and intercultural learning opportunities for SFU students.

About the Role

The Manager, Administration, is responsible for providing leadership in the development and implementation of operational strategies and managing a range of administrative, operational, and project support functions to ensure the day-to-day and long-term success of International Services for Students (ISS). The role manages the resources and daily operations within the unit, and ensures consistent application of University policies and procedures in the functional areas of financial services, personnel, administrative services, and information technology management. The Manager also contributes to the continuous improvement of programs and services and the development of strategies and tactics to ensure effective administration in order to provide exceptional services for clients (students, staff, faculty and partners) and meet future needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline and four years of related management experience including strategic planning, policy analysis, financial administration, personnel management, and international student services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Strong financial administration and budget planning skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership, supervisory, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply University policies, procedures, protocols, and collective agreements.
• Excellent organizational, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills (both oral and written).
  

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

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