Manager, Global Partnerships and Communications
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$79,884 to $95,287 annually
SFU Department Descr:
SFU International
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.
SFU International is Simon Fraser University’s hub for international relationships, knowledge and resources to enhance and mobilize the global reach of SFU’s teaching, research and community engagement.
About the Role
This position supports the advancement of international engagement at Simon Fraser University by working across regions to strengthen institutional partnerships. The manager supports the development and implementation of the university’s international strategic plan and provides partnership development support by assisting with the coordination and cultivation of international partners while also supporting the development and delivery of initiatives aligned with university priorities. The position coordinates internal and external communications related to global engagement activities, contributes to institutional reporting and tracking of international partnerships and initiatives, and helps ensure consistent information sharing across units. In addition, the role provides flexible support to regional teams during peak periods, assisting with project coordination, partner engagement activities, and related operational needs. Through these responsibilities, the position contributes to the effective coordination, communication, and reporting of the university’s global engagement efforts.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and engage effectively with internal and external partners. Experience supporting partnership development, project coordination, and institutional reporting is an asset. The candidate should be detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. Sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to synthesize information and communicate it clearly are essential to supporting global engagement initiatives at Simon Fraser University.
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About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.
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Manager, Global Partnerships and Communications
About the role
Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$79,884 to $95,287 annually
SFU Department Descr:
SFU International
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.
SFU International is Simon Fraser University’s hub for international relationships, knowledge and resources to enhance and mobilize the global reach of SFU’s teaching, research and community engagement.
About the Role
This position supports the advancement of international engagement at Simon Fraser University by working across regions to strengthen institutional partnerships. The manager supports the development and implementation of the university’s international strategic plan and provides partnership development support by assisting with the coordination and cultivation of international partners while also supporting the development and delivery of initiatives aligned with university priorities. The position coordinates internal and external communications related to global engagement activities, contributes to institutional reporting and tracking of international partnerships and initiatives, and helps ensure consistent information sharing across units. In addition, the role provides flexible support to regional teams during peak periods, assisting with project coordination, partner engagement activities, and related operational needs. Through these responsibilities, the position contributes to the effective coordination, communication, and reporting of the university’s global engagement efforts.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and engage effectively with internal and external partners. Experience supporting partnership development, project coordination, and institutional reporting is an asset. The candidate should be detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. Sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to synthesize information and communicate it clearly are essential to supporting global engagement initiatives at Simon Fraser University.
Full
About Simon Fraser University
As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 35,000 students. The university now boasts more than 160,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.