Job Description

Student Development Coordinator

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.

Primary Purpose: To coordinate educational, personal, and group development activities for Indigenous students (including First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, and Inuit) at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre. Student success is supported through the provision of personal support, group programming, cultural supports, events, and student engagement activities.

Nature of Work: The Student Development Coordinator reports to the Indigenous Student Services Manager & the Cultural & Community Resource Manager and is a part of the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre team.

The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre is dedicated to Indigenous student academic and personal success and is committed to supporting Indigenous student transition, retention, and graduation by providing Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students with personal, social, and cultural supports through programs, services, and events. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre also works in collaboration with colleges/units and other partners to provide academic supports to students at the Centre. Working in close partnership with the university, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders, the Centre will take a lead role in the development of an integrated and effective system of personalized student services that not only supports Indigenous students from prospective student to graduate, but also improves the overall quality of the student experience. This position is a key member of this team.

The Student Development Coordinator will collaborate with the Manager (s) to develop, implement, and assess the Centre\'s Indigenous student development strategy. An effective strategy will be initiative-taking, collaborative, and holistic (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) in its approach to individual support services and group programming and will build on a student\'s capacity to meaningfully engage in educational opportunities at the university.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• In support of the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre\'s mandate, the Student Development Coordinator will collaborate with the Manager (s) to develop, implement, and assess the centre\'s Indigenous student development strategy.

• The coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre team, colleges/units, and other university and community partners, and student leadership to develop, implement, and assess the centre\'s individual support services and group programming.

• The Student Development Coordinator will encourage and refer Indigenous students to utilize the support services offered by other Teaching Learning and Student Experience (TLSE) units, including, but not limited to, Student Affairs and Outreach, Student Wellness Centre, Access, and Equity Services, as well as services offered by colleges and other units.

• Working one-on-one with Indigenous students or through coordinated support groups to define and clarify their objectives; discover their educational goals; and develop and implement a workable plan to achieve these objectives.

• Using a holistic approach to student development, the coordinator facilitates programming (personal, social, cultural, academic), workshops and presentations that address identified student needs of diverse Indigenous student populations. While researching leading practices in Indigenous student development and assessing program outcomes, the coordinator will write qualitative and quantitate reports, and integrate these practices and report findings within the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre Indigenous student develop strategy, support services, and group programing.

• Support the Manager (s) and the team in organizing and leading coordination of the Indigenous Achievement Week, Cultural programming, and events and the First Year Indigenous Student Welcome.

• Represent the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre on University and community committees as requested or approved by the Manager.

• Other assigned duties.

Education: A bachelor\'s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. or equivalent training and experience would be an asset. A minimum of three years of related experience. A knowledge of diverse Indigenous social, cultural, and economic issues particularly in the context of Canada\'s Prairie Provinces and an understanding of the barrier\'s students face completing their postsecondary education. including one-on-one and group facilitation experience. Experience with planning, delivering, and assessing programming or initiatives. Familiarity with First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit cultures, and a demonstrated willingness to facilitate diverse cultural activities to meet the needs of our students.

Experience: A minimum of three years\' experience

Skills: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently; familiarity and experience with student-centered programming, support services and student life on campus; ability to plan and deliver holistic, effective and outcomes based programming that is responsive to the unique needs of Indigenous students; confidence to initiate and develop meaningful and strategic partnerships with diverse populations; effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to diverse audiences; group facilitation skills and one-on-one advising skills; ability to apply your knowledge of Indigenous culture and student development theory to your work; ability to understand students\' experiences and interact effectively with diverse student populations in a positive and empowering manner; ability to set priorities and follow through on accountabilities, and to maintain professional relationships with students and to use discretion. Intermediate skills in word, excel, power point, and outlook email are required.

Department: Gordon Oakes Red Bear StudtCtr
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $50,780.00 - 79,344.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 11/8/2023
Closing Date: 11/14/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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