Coordinator, Administration & Events

Union / Affiliation : Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range : $67,089 to $80,019 annually SFU Department Descr : Student Services - Indigenous Student Centre

Position Grade : 7

of openings : 1

Biweekly Hours : 72

Who We Are

The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) provides currently enrolled Indigenous students with programs and services that are unique, cultural, and wholistic.

Our vision is for Indigenous students to succeed and thrive, as our Ancestors envisioned, with a balance of culture, tradition, and academic success.

With the student experience being at the core of our work, the ISC provides space, access and resources that support the emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual well-being of Indigenous students.

About the Role

The Coordinator, Indigenous Administration & Events provides confidential administrative, communications, data, insights and reports to support the Director, Indigenous Student Services and the director’s direct reports in the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), and coordinates ISC ceremonies and events, event protocols and serves as the main ISC cultural events coordinator and protocol contact for SFU internal and external groups for ISC events.

The role prepares and reviews briefing notes and summaries for meetings and presentations; and triaging communications from internal and external community partners and stakeholders, including Indigenous students, Indigenous communities / organizations, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or other relevant discipline and four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Excellent awareness of diverse Indigenous traditional and cultural knowledges and protocols; awareness and understanding of the intent of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action;

SFU’s Aboriginal Reconciliation Council recommendations, SFU Pathways Report, and other institutional documents relevant to Indigenous Student Services.

• Excellent knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, databases and other Student Services specific applications.
• Excellent knowledge of the entire Student Services organization, to include service delivery model, operational requirements and strategic change initiatives that are led by the director.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities and changing priorities; and plan / organize own schedule and timelines to meet commitments.

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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