Program Assistant

Union/Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 3338 Pay range: $2,017.59 to $2,283.96 bi-weekly SFU Department Descr: Beedie School of Business - Graduate Programs Position Grade: 7 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 70

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 Beedie Graduate Programs team is a close-knit high-performing team that manages the graduate programs for the Beedie School of Business. This includes the recruitment, admissions, program operations, and student services for nine programs, currently encompassing 750+ students (MBA programs (in person and online), GDBA, MSc Finance). As a collaborative and supportive team, we work hard in an exciting and fast-changing industry, with a common passion for supporting the learning journey for students and creating the best experience possible to support their education.

About the Role

Provides clerical, secretarial and administrative support services to the SFU business graduate programs. Responds to inquiries about the programs, and provides information to students, SFU faculty, potential employers, and the business community. Processes applications to the SFU graduate business programs. Monitors the registration processes. Establishes and maintains office procedures and filing systems. Arranges and participates in program committee meetings. Orders course books and materials for various programs. Coordinates the scheduling of classes, lectures, exams, and grade submissions. Monitors expenses for review by the Executive Director. Provides input on the design and development of publications, databases, and marketing initiatives. Assists with special program events.

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