POSITION: Indigenous Foundations ProgramStudent Mentor/Tutor – (1 position) Office of Indigenous Initiatives
EMPLOYMENT DATES: September 1, 2020 to April 2, 2021
HOURS OF WORK: 5 to 10 hrs per week
RATE OF PAY: $14.00/hr (plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay)
DESCRIPTION:
As a mentor/tutor with the Indigenous Foundations Program, you will support Indigenous students as a peer mentor and academic tutor. This position will offer mentoring to incoming students as well as peer academic support.
As a peer tutor, the successful applicant will prepare and lead small group and individual tutoring sessions focused on academic skill building.
As a peer mentor, the successful applicant will work in a supportive role with students in the program, by assisting in workshops, as well as organizing and facilitating team-building events.
The student mentor/tutor should have experience working with Indigenous peoples as well as knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous cultures. The successful applicant will be expected to work with a flexible schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES of this position include:
This position will assist with the following:
- Creating a positive learning environment for new students
- Academic and social support and guidance
- Assisting in the organization of the study groups and drop-in tutoring throughout the year
- Facilitation of skill development workshops with students enrolled in the program
- Serving as positive role models and establishing healthy relationships with students
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with Indigenous students
- Understanding of Indigenous cultural and knowledge
- Enrolled and in ‘good standing’ in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at Nipissing University
- Demonstrates strong academic skills, specifically in writing
- Strong communication skills (i.e. email, phone and in-person)
For further information regarding the duties and responsibilities of this position, please email Megan Hives and meganh@nipissingu.ca
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.