Study Abroad Officer

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.

International Services for Students provides holistic programs and services to support the international, newcomer and refugee student experience at SFU and manages the University's Study Abroad Programs (formal exchange, study abroad, faculty-led field schools) with over 130 partners around the globe to facilitate transformative international and intercultural learning opportunities for SFU students.

The Study Abroad Officer works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to develop, implement, deliver and evaluate programs, protocol and procedures that contribute to safe, high-quality study abroad experiences for students. Working as a member of a cross-functional team, the role liaises with SFU’s partner institutions, SFU faculty and staff across all academic units, and with Student Services departments and Safety and Risk Services to coordinate and deliver comprehensive programming and services for participants in both inbound and outbound international programs.

The position markets programs and services to the university community and serves as a strategic resource for supporting international programming and partnering opportunities.

Full Job Description

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Education, Business, or other relevant discipline and four years of related experience in program development and evaluation, administration of international learning abroad programs and services, experience supporting volunteers, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of best practices in study abroad programming and curriculum development.
• Excellent project management skills including budget administration and human resource management.
• Excellent supervisory and volunteer management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication (oral, written and presentation) skills.

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

There is an Identified Departmental Candidate.

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.

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