Coordinator, Academic Program

Job summary

The coordinator oversees the delivery of academic programs in the School of Computing Science and provides administrative support to managers and directors. They also manage recruitment activities, maintain the program's web presence, and provide academic advice to students.

Job details

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. About the Role The Coordinator, Academic Program, oversees the successful delivery of the academic programs in the School of Computing Science. Provides administrative and operational support to Managers and the Directors of the Academic Programs. Supports faculty in curriculum program changes, and manages the ongoing evaluation/planning of the administrative and recruitment activities for the Program, including oversight of the Program's web presence, social media activities, and provides academic advice and administrative support to current and prospective students. Full Job Description Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computing Science or a related discipline, and three years of related experience, including experience in program administration and academic advising within a post-secondary setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in program administration and academic advising. Excellent organizational, analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and conflict management skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills. Excellent project management and event planning skills. Ability to interpret and apply policies. 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 2 years from start date. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

What you’ll do

The coordinator oversees the delivery of academic programs in the School of Computing Science and provides administrative support to managers and directors. They also manage recruitment activities, maintain the program's web presence, and provide academic advice to students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computing Science, or a related discipline. A minimum of three years of related experience in program administration and academic advising within a post-secondary setting is required.

Benefits

• Extended health plan • Dental plan • Professional development funds • Hybrid-work program • Vacation pay

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program administration
• Academic advising
• Project management
• Event planning
• Organizational skills
• Analytical reasoning
• Problem-solving
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Policy interpretation
• Social media management
• Project Management
• Presentations
• Planning
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Business Administration
• Writing
• Research
• Interpersonal Communications
• Administrative Support
• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management
• Event Planning
• Diversification (Investing)
• Academic Advising

Job areas

• Education
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Academic Program Coordinator
• Program Coordinator
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Managers, All Other