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.
The School of Interactive Arts & Technology (SIAT) administrative team provides essential support for the School’s academic, research, and community initiatives. As an interdisciplinary, research-focused school, SIAT brings together technologists, artists, designers, and theorists in innovative collaboration. Our team ensures seamless operations by handling student advising, academic appointments, lab services, research administration, purchasing, and committee support. We play a critical role in enabling faculty and leadership to focus on strategic planning and decision-making by managing day-to-day administrative tasks. Our culture is built on collaboration, inclusivity, and autonomy, fostering a supportive environment where team members are valued, encouraged to share ideas, and empowered to grow both personally and professionally.

Provides senior level confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Program Director: acts as a resource person in the Director’s absence, supports confidential faculty matters including appointments, salary review and tenure/promotion, screens visitors and phone calls; organizes the mail; arranges and prepares for meetings and does meeting follow-up; books travel and accommodation; processes expense claims; types correspondence, memoranda and reports, etc.; processes paperwork.
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