Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range:
$79,884 to $95,287 annually SFU Department Descr:
President's Office Position Grade:
9 # 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 President's Office team provides day to day administrative and strategic project support to the University President and departments within the President's Office portfolio. Working as a collaborative team our focus is to advance the strategic priorities and initiatives laid out in the What's Next Strategic Plan.
About the Role
The Coordinator, Finance and Administration provides administrative, consultative and financial support to all President’s Office portfolio. This includes primary support to the President’s Office, Indigenous Council Office, Government Relations, and Communications and Marketing, with additional secondary support to General Counsel and University Secretariat . The role ensures transparent and effective financial and HR administration of daily operations, and works collaboratively with President Portfolio department leads to track and report financial tracking and annual budget submissions, including identifying and evaluating opportunities for and cost recovery initiatives for the department. This position also effectively liaises with other finance and administration staff in the support of all operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline, and four years of related experience which includes experience in financial administration, personnel management, supervision and interpretation and application of policies, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to financial planning, analysis and reporting.
- Solid financial planning skills, with ability to manage financial planning processes, including financial and budget planning.
- Excellent budget and accounting skills.
- Excellent personnel, team management and conflict resolution 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 temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
- An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
- Employer paid extended health & dental plans
- Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Additional Information
The assignment end date is January 29, 2027.