Director, Co-operative Education

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $125,106.00 to $149,294.00 annually SFU Department Descr: AVPLT - Work Integrated Learning Central Operations Position Grade: 15 # 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.

The SFU Co-op program is dedicated to providing unparalleled career development opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of co-op education programs to assure alignment with the University’s academic plan and national accreditation guidelines, leading a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence driven by a shared passion for student success and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Director, Co-operative Education provides managerial leadership for strategic and integrated program and service planning and development for Co-operative Education. The role participates in the development of faculty Co-op programs, services and infrastructure planning; manages the evaluation, assessment, integration, and administration of the Co-operative Education program and services, including Co-op Central communications and marketing, curriculum, Co-op Abroad, and the Contemporary Arts internships program; oversees an operating and capital budgets of $5 million; and supervises a large contingent of professional and support staff. Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant discipline and eight years of related experience in development and management of Co-operative Education or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Excellent knowledge of best practice approaches to student-based employability development and service and volunteer-based learning. Excellent knowledge of, and sensitivity to, diversity, gender, race, ethnicity, aboriginal, sexual identity and socio-economic issues; knowledge of the needs of a diverse student body, including the needs of students with disabilities and multi-faith communities. Proven experience leading change. Proven experience successfully working in a culture that values collaboration and consultation. Excellent supervisory and coaching skills and the ability to set clear direction, coach and empower others. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and project management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills exhibiting a high level of tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Excellent analytical skills including needs assessment and program evaluation methodologies. Excellent budget and financial administration skills. Ability to engage commitment to build processes that wisely harness technology to improve communication, knowledge sharing, productivity, engagement, and service. Ability to interpret and apply policies in a fair and transparent manner.

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