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.
Our mission
AAE exists to further SFU’s mission and reputation by strategically fundraising for the university’s priorities and creating meaningful, lifelong connections with our donor and alumni community. We operate with integrity and professionalism as SFU’s fundraising, events, and alumni engagement experts—accountable for all the university’s fundraising activities within the private sector.
Our vision
AAE is recognized as a fundamental institutional partner at SFU and a leading university advancement and alumni engagement department in Canada. We work as one team with one goal to provide insight, knowledge-sharing and efficient systems and processes to support SFU’s growth and enhance fundraising performance.
About the Role
AAE is seeking a temporary, full-time Business Analyst I to support priority initiatives across fundraising systems and operations. The Business Analyst will partner with stakeholders to gather and document requirements, analyze and improve business processes, and support project coordination and delivery within a complex CRM environment. This role will contribute to work such as CRM enhancements and integrations, online giving and annual giving operational support, data quality and de-duplication initiatives, and reporting/analysis to improve decision-making and service delivery. The successful candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable documentation while working across multiple concurrent priorities.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Business Analyst who can hit the ground running in a complex, fast-paced project environment. They excel at requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and coordinating deliverables across cross-functional teams. They bring experience supporting CRM enhancements and/or system integrations, and are comfortable working with data to support reporting, data quality, and de-duplication initiatives. The successful candidate is proactive, adaptable, and skilled at communicating complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, while managing multiple concurrent priorities with minimal supervision.
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