Union/Affiliation:

C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range:

$2,017.59 to $2,283.96 bi-weekly

SFU Department Descr:

Geography

Position Grade:

7

of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

70

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.

Geography is a core environmental discipline at SFU, focusing on the spatial dimensions of human societies (Human Geography), the earth's biogeophysical environments (Earth System Dynamics), and the ever more complex interactions that exist among the human and natural environments (Spatial Information Science). Our department is one of the strongest Geography departments in North America. Faculty and staff work side-by-side to deliver excellence in research, teaching and service. We are committed to a student-centered approach.

About the Role

Provides senior secretarial and administrative support of a highly confidential nature to the Chair, and the Manager, Academic and Administrative Services, in the Geography Department. Informs and updates the Chair, members of the department, and all committees falling under the jurisdiction of the Chair (e.g., TPC) of policies and procedures pertaining to faculty appointments/leaves/resignations, elections, and tenure and promotion matters. Provides diverse administrative, clerical, and financial assistance to the department in support of all aspects of the undergraduate programs and departmental budgets. Provides assistance to faculty and staff regarding the interpretation of University policies and procedures and research accounting guidelines, and coordinates the clerical work-flow in the general office.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and flexible team player who can manage confidential information with discretion and is comfortable handling multiple priorities. They demonstrate strong communication skills and understand the value of building relationships within and across departments as well as with external partners. The successful candidate is detail-oriented with sound judgment and the ability to take initiative. Experience in an academic or complex administrative environment is an asset.

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