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 Alumni Relations engages with 200,000+ SFU alumni around the globe. Alumni are our priority. We support current and future SFU alumni for life. We do this by creating value beyond their education while building pride in SFU and fostering lifelong connections to each other and to the University—for their benefit and in support of SFU. Alumni come for support, updating their contact information, getting information on services, benefits, and events, inquiring about on-going educational opportunities, providing updates on their accomplishments, and volunteering their time and talent back to SFU to help with recruitment and/or students in need of mentors.
About the Role
The Coordinator, Alumni Relations provides oversight and support for SFU Alumni Relations’ regional events and engagement efforts. The Coordinator plans and executes SFU Alumni’s events and programming, including supporting activities led by global alumni ambassadors. The role provides day-to-day event management, contributes to event strategy and communications, and supports the stewardship and engagement of alumni volunteers and donors. The Coordinator supports the development and implementation of initiatives that advance Advancement and Alumni Engagement’s strategic priorities. The role is responsible for the financial administration of regional events, including budget tracking, vendor payments, internal invoicing, and reimbursements. The Coordinator also leads the compilation, review, coordination, and submission of alumni engagement metrics, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. SFU Alumni Relations is a highly collaborative team with multiple stakeholders across the institution. The team works in a hybrid model where 50% or more is spent in-person in the Burnaby campus.
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills, qualities or core competencies needed to be successful in the role:
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Strong Relationships & Collaboration Skills
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Strong Communication skills - communicate clearly & effectively
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Highly Solutions & Results Focus
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High Professionalism & Integrity
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Strong Planning and Prioritizing skills
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Adept in Event Planning and Management
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