Partner Relations Specialist

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.

Executive Education designs and delivers practical, applied learning that helps people and organizations build skills they can use immediately, translating academic knowledge into workplace capability.We provide open-enrolment programs, custom corporate training, and partner-delivered programs for corporate and public-sector clients, professionals.

Our team is collaborative, client-focused, and adaptable. We work closely with faculty, university partners, and clients to tailor programs to their needs. We value long-term relationships, continuous improvement, and learning outcomes that participants can apply in their own roles.

About the Role

The Partner Relations Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with corporate partners and businesses to generate revenues for Beedie School of Business Executive Education. The role pursues new relationships with potential partners and businesses to support future growth leading to increased custom program clients, open enrollment numbers, placements and other relevant opportunities.

The role works to develop new relationships that convert measurable outcomes and implement strategies to bring in opportunities and growth to support the unit's needs while maintaining broad knowledge of all program areas within Executive Education. The role is accountable for contributing to the growth of custom program opportunities, open program recruitment, placements and job opportunities derived from industry, corporate, government and community partnerships to enhance the profile and support the financial sustainability of SFU Beedie's Executive Education.

Full Job Description Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business or a relevant discipline and three years of related experience in areas such as business development, strategic partnership development, sales, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skill in using a CRM such as Salesforce to build reports and dashboards and analyze data for decision making.

Strong project management skills. Skill in assessing candidate strengths and employer needs to make effective student placements. Business development skill & ability to build employer relationships that create job and placement opportunities for students, as well as custom training opportunities for Executive Education 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 November 1, 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 facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.