Program Manager, Leadership and Community Building (The Writer's Studio)

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $79,884 to $95,287 annually SFU Department Descr: Lifelong Learning Position Grade: 9 # 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 Lifelong Learning strives to be the leading provider of flexible, responsive education in British Columbia and beyond. In addition to offering noncredit courses and programs for professional and personal development, we engage the community in lifelong learning through a variety of public activities and events.

As we work to transform, empower and mobilize learners for life in a changing world, we remain nimble, curious and ready to adapt to evolving needs. We continuously learn and find new ways of doing things, and are committed to fostering a culture where equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization underpin all our work.

About the Role

The Program Manager assumes administrative responsibility for the management of the Creative Writing Program and assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Creative Writing Program in Lifelong Learning. The Creative Writing Program is made up of The Writer’s Studio, community outreach initiatives, and individual courses, workshops and events. The Program Manager participates in the Program’s budget development process and financial management. The incumbent promotes the Creative Writing Program by developing and implementing marketing strategies, forming community partnerships, and coordinating community events and publications, including "emerge: The Writer's Studio Anthology". The Program Manager works collaboratively with the Associate Director, course instructors and participants, University, faculty, visiting lecturers, students, and members of professional associations and the community, and Lifelong Learning colleagues to ensure the objectives of the Program are met.

The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge of the literary arts, creative writing curriculum, the current publishing landscape, and the needs of emerging writers.

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