Manager Regional & Young Alumni in Burnaby

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose 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 Alumni Relations engages with 200,000+ SFU alumni around the globe. Alumni are our priority. We support current and future SFU alumni for life by creating value beyond their education while building pride in SFU and fostering lifelong connections to each other and to the University.

The Manager, Regional and Young Alumni develops and manages SFU Alumni Relations' regional events and engagement efforts. The Manager oversees the volunteer global alumni ambassador program including developing best practices, training, communication strategies and guidelines for staff and volunteers. The role provides regional mission management, develops event strategy and messaging, and leads the stewardship and engagement of alumni volunteers and donors. The Manager helps to develop and implement initiatives that advance Advancement and Alumni Engagement' strategic priorities, focusing on engagement strategies and tactic development for recent graduates and young alumni.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, qualities or core competencies needed to be successful in the role:

• Strong Relationship Building & Collaboration Skills.
• Volunteer and program management experience.
• Strong Communication skills - communicate clearly & effectively, written and verbal.
• Program strategy and execution.
• High Professionalism & Integrity.
• Project management and overseeing staff and volunteers for large initiatives.
• Adept in event planning, management and execution.
• Community engagement in culturally diverse regions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Business Administration, Education or a related discipline and five years of related experience in planning, program management, community engagement events/activities management, volunteer management, marketing and communications, public relations and experience working with Indigenous and multi-cultural groups. Excellent supervisory skills and the ability to coach, mentor and support a team of staff are essential.

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:

• 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds

Position entails domestic and international travel annually in support of alumni engagement and activities. 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.