Coordinator, Academic Affairs

Simon Fraser University•Burnaby, BC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academic Affairs team provides complex advice and administrative support to senior academic leadership, faculty and staff in the Beedie School of Business. Our work focuses on the interpretation and implementation of University policies, guidelines, and collective agreements. We are a small, high performing group who value teamwork and excellence. The Coordinator, Academic Affairs is responsible for academic administrative activities and processes. The position provides procedural advice on routine and non-routine situations to support operations and decision-making; and has primary responsibility for several processes and systems. The position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day administrative processes; drafting appointment letters and related documents; gathering, compiling, correcting and analyzing data and information from various sources; communicating professionally with stakeholders; working collaboratively with other team members; supporting the implementation of best practices, and projects as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related discipline, and one year of related experience in the coordination of complex administrative processes, and working with senior level administrators, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Excellent knowledge of post-secondary academic and administrative policies, procedures, and services.
Excellent time management, decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical reasoning skills.
Ability to research, understand and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and exercise initiative, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment.

Nice To Haves

Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Is curious, open to feedback, and eager to learn.
Possesses strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Coordinating day-to-day administrative processes
Drafting appointment letters and related documents
Gathering, compiling, correcting and analyzing data and information from various sources
Communicating professionally with stakeholders
Working collaboratively with other team members
Supporting the implementation of best practices, and projects as required
Providing procedural advice on routine and non-routine situations to support operations and decision-making
Coordinating academic administrative activities and processes
Providing training to new academic administrators regarding complex administrative processes