Student Success and Development Coordinator, Indigenous Student Transitions
(Full-Time Support Staff)
As a member of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the Student Success and Development Coordinator, Indigenous Student Transitions, is responsible for developing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating student support programs and services both independently, and in conjunction with other colleagues and departments, for Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students enrolled in Indigenous student transition programs. As a member of the Nipissing University team, the Coordinator will be an ambassador for the University community.
Indigenous student transition programs have academic and holistic support components. The Coordinator will assist Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students enrol in university courses to prepare them for successful entrance into a degree program. Indigenous student transition programs also provide students with academic, personal and cultural supports for their success. An additional area of responsibility is to 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 students. As a member of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives team, the Coordinator work will also support the key goals and objectives identified in the Indigenous Strategic Plan and the University strategic plan.
The successful candidate will possess a University degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or Indigenous Studies, combined with three years of related work experience. A strong understanding and experience with Indigenous wellness and holistic support and the ability to apply it to program development and delivery as well as experience in counselling methods/techniques with Indigenous students or adults. The successful candidate should have experience providing academic support to undergraduate students and have an excellent understanding of knowledge and a high comfort level working with Indigenous students, communities, and organizations.
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, June 14, 2021, via email, to: careers@nipissingu.ca.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. 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. If you require accommodations for interviews, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca