Coordinator, Finance & Administration

Simon Fraser University

$79K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or relevant field.
  • 4 years of experience in financial administration and personnel management.
  • Knowledge of financial planning, analysis, reporting techniques.
  • Strong budget and accounting skills.
  • Team management and conflict resolution expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial and administrative support to the President's Office and associated departments.
  • Collaborate with department leads for financial tracking and budget submissions.
  • Identify and evaluate cost recovery opportunities for the department.
  • Ensure transparent administration of daily operations in finance and HR.
  • Liaise effectively with finance and administration staff to support operations.

Benefits

  • 7% pay in lieu of benefits and 8% vacation pay.
  • Employer-paid extended health and dental plans.
  • Professional development funds available after 1-year contract.
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions.
Full Job Description
Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$79,884 to $95,287 annually

SFU Department Descr:

President's Office

Position Grade:

9

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

About the Role

The Coordinator, Finance and Administration provides administrative, consultative and financial support to all President's Office portfolio. This includes primary support to the President's Office, Indigenous Council Office, Government Relations, and Communications and Marketing, with additional secondary support to General Counsel and University Secretariat . The role ensures transparent and effective financial and HR administration of daily operations, and works collaboratively with President Portfolio department leads to track and report financial tracking and annual budget submissions, including identifying and evaluating opportunities for and cost recovery initiatives for the department. This position also effectively liaises with other finance and administration staff in the support of all operations.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline, and four years of related experience which includes experience in financial administration, personnel management, supervision and interpretation and application of policies, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Solid knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to financial planning, analysis and reporting.
  • Solid financial planning skills, with ability to manage financial planning processes, including financial and budget planning.
  • Excellent budget and accounting skills.
  • Excellent personnel, team management and conflict resolution skills.

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 January 29, 2027.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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