Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$92,654 To $110,544 Annually

SFU Department Descr:

International Strategy

Position Grade:

11

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 International is Simon Fraser University's hub for international relationships, knowledge and resources to enhance and mobilize the global reach of SFU's teaching, research and community engagement.

About the Role

The Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives serves as a key resource within VPA International, advancing an institution-wide approach to internationalization and global engagement. The role is responsible for identifying, designing and implementing a portfolio of high-priority, cross-cutting projects and initiatives that align with and operationalize the university’s international strategy, ensuring coherence between portfolio priorities and broader institutional objectives. Working across the full breadth of the VPA International portfolio, including international recruitment, partnerships, international student experience and global learning, the role provides leadership and coordination to advance both portfolio-specific and pan-university initiatives with a lens to alignment with academic, research and community engagement priorities across the university. The role ensures the achievement of quality standards, timelines, deliverables and risk mitigation. The role manages all phases of the project life cycle, from project planning and development to implementation, leading the delivery of regular updates and communications that support decision-making and strengthen alignment across diverse stakeholders.

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