Student Success and Development Coordinator
Full Time Support Staff
As a member of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the Student Success and Development Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating student support programs and services for Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) students both independently, and in conjunction with other colleagues and departments. As a member of the Nipissing University team, the Coordinator will be an ambassador for the University community.
The Coordinator will act as a liaison between the University and Indigenous communities and organizations on behalf of students, as well as for the purposes of successful recruitment and retention of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students. As a member of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives team, the Coordinator’s work will also support the key goals and objectives identified in the Aboriginal Strategic Plan and the University strategic plan.
The successful candidate will have a University degree in psychology, social work, or Indigenous Studies, combined with two or three years of related practical experience. An understanding of Indigenous wellness or holistic support and the ability to apply it to program development and delivery is a requirement. Training and/or experience may be substituted for formal academic training at the discretion of the University.
A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents. Please submit your letter of application and resume in one document by 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2020, via email, to: careers@nipissingu.ca.
First consideration of candidates is given in accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement. The Selection Committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation
in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code