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.

Student Services at Simon Fraser University is a large and diverse organization comprised of multiple departments working towards the common goals of strategic enrolment management, holistic student development and well-being, academic growth and success, co-curricular learning, and many other critical services and resources supporting individual SFU students along their educational journey. Dedicated to an inclusive and accessible approach to understanding its ever-changing student community, Student Services is proactive and responsive to the needs of SFU students and determined to meet its students where they're at with innovative and student-centric initiatives.

About the Role

The Director, International Student Recruitment leads the strategy, design, development, execution and evaluation of the international undergraduate recruitment plan to achieve institutional and faculty goals for international student enrolment. This position is integral for the university to meet its budgetary needs through international new student enrolment and will be measured against institutional key performance indicators. The role leads the international recruitment team and develops and implements short and long-term plans to meet enrolment targets, employing data-driven decision-making, and managing a diverse team. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership in the development, planning and implementation of various tactics to ensure the strategic management of international enrolment within the University, as well as the position of the University in target markets. The role works closely with partners on campus and in various markets to identify opportunities for collaboration, optimization and to meet enrolment targets.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's degree in International Business, International Marketing, Higher Education or relevant discipline, and seven years of experience in the recruitment and retention of international students; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of international schools and international secondary school curricula.
• Excellent knowledge of recruitment technologies and constitution relationship management software to support international recruitment and marketing.
• Strong understanding of cross-cultural competencies.
• Extensive experience living and/or working internationally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking, and writing reports and proposals.
  
  

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 continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 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*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

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.