RADIUS Communications and Recruitment Manager

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range: $74,288 To $88,609 Annually

SFU Department Descr: Beedie School of Business

Position Grade: 8

# 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.

Grounded in our RADIUS principles, our work centres the voices, agency, and choices of communities that are historically, persistently, and systemically marginalized. It is inspired and motivated by the lived expertise and experiences of our team and the communities we work with. We strive to walk the talk when it comes to embedding Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) into how and why we do the work we do.

About The Role

The Manager, Communications and Marketing leads and makes decisions on communications and recruitment strategies across RADIUS programs and platforms. This position is an expert in digital communication, marketing, and recruitment, working in partnership with the leadership team to support the entire RADIUS portfolio, partnering with cross-functional teams within RADIUS and across Beedie and SFU. The Manager is responsible for building, measuring, and enhancing the brands of RADIUS, Beedie, and SFU, generating content and messaging for RADIUS communications, ensuring the RADIUS voice and identity are consistent and compelling, and increasing visibility and engagement with RADIUS’ target audiences. The role is a key change agent, leading the ongoing development and implementation of existing and new digital technologies to enhance the strategic goals of RADIUS. The Manager will be proactive in understanding and applying a justice, equity, diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) framework to all aspects of their scope of work.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline, and five years of relevant experience in communications and/or marketing, event planning, website content management and basic design, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Demonstrated skills in implementing and advancing a JEDI framework to operations, communications, recruitment, and delivery.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to consult, advise, and support clients at all levels of management.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to create, lead and implement communications, marketing, and recruitment strategies and initiatives
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interact productively and professionally with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

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 March 31, 2027

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 [email protected].