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Coordinator, Projects & Events
Simon Fraser University
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8888 University Dr W, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
$69,102–$82,420 a year
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$69,102–$82,420 a year
8888 University Dr W, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Full job description

Union/Affiliation:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range:
$69,102 to $82,420 annually
SFU Department Descr:
Beedie School of Business - Undergraduate Programs, Office of Student Experience
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.

The Office of Student Experience at the SFU Beedie School of Business Undergraduate Programs provides curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Students. Through partnerships with faculty, alumni, and industry professionals we create opportunities where students get to apply their classroom learning to real world situations. Our team supports over 4,000 BBA and Business Minor students and we support the Transformation of the SFU Experience by creating spaces embrace possibilities and new ways of doing things

About the Role

The Coordinator, Projects and Events provides a range of project planning support and plans, manages and executes a variety of events for the Beedie School of Business (BsB). The position supports research, development, and implementation of Faculty-wide projects, initiatives, and events, with a focus on Undergraduate Programs and Student Experience. The role is the principal contact and performs a critical role in the development and successful delivery of special events and project activities that enhance the experiential learning and community profile of the BsB.

The ideal candidate balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, bringing structure to complexity and translating information into clear, actionable plans and efficient, scalable processes. They are highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong project coordination and communication skills to effectively manage competing priorities, event logistics, external vendors and venues, and diverse stakeholders. They can anticipate challenges, solve problems independently, and streamline planning and execution to ensure consistent, high-quality project and event delivery.

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