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, Program 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.
Full Job Description
[http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/human-resources/current-job-descriptions/2025/00137340.pdf]
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and three years of related
experience in post-secondary student recruitment, program advising, professional
sales management, business development, marketing, or public relations, or an
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Proven ability to influence and persuade prospective applicants
- Proficiency with Salesforce CRM and Pardot (Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Account Engagement)
- Ability to analyze recruitment data to continuously improve performance
- Strong organizational and administrative abilities to manage an efficient
recruitment pipeline
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a
healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a
safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the
Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
- An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
- Employer paid extended health & dental plans
- Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Additional Information
The assignment end date is 12 months from start date.
Note: This position is focused on recruiting participants for Executive
Education programs and is not an HR, talent acquisition, or employee recruitment
role.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all
qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities,
people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with
disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of
the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is
accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations,
please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.
