Coordinator, Recruitment

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $69,102 to $82,420 annually SFU Department Descr: Beedie School of Business - Executive Education Program Position Grade: 7 # 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.

SFU Beedie Executive Education offers specialized, short-term, demand-driven educational programs tailored to solve real-world organizational challenges. We empower professionals, leaders, and organizations with targeted skills and insights essential for navigating digital innovation, strategic transformation, and emerging technologies. Our agile, collaborative team aligns closely with industry needs, contributing directly to SFU’s goals of community engagement, innovation, and lifelong learning. Our team culture is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, supportive, and dynamic, prioritizing creativity, responsiveness, and high-quality customer experience.

About the Role

The Coordinator, Recruitment plays a crucial role in driving enrollment and revenue growth through effective lead generation, conversion, proactive relationship-building, and persuasive advisory communications. This position actively engages with potential applicants, guiding them enthusiastically through the application journey, and matching their professional development goals with our dynamic executive programs. Upcoming initiatives include recruitment activities for the Digital Innovation and Leadership (DIAL) programs, including webinars, targeted outreach, and personalized follow-ups, working closely with industry and organizational partners. This role is central to our success, directly influencing the growth and visibility of Executive Education offerings.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, results-driven individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and persuasive communication abilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing positive energy and passion to every interaction. A natural relationship-builder, this individual excels in sales-focused advisory conversations, understands customer motivations, maintains a well-organized pipeline, and effectively converts leads into enrolled students. Strong organizational, administrative, facilitation, training, and teamwork skills are essential, as is proficiency in writing impactful copies, data analysis, CRM tools, and the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

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