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Job Title: Anishinaabe Student Success and Cultural & Social Events Program Coordinator
Staff Bargaining Unit
Position Status: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours/week)
OSSTF
Department: Anishinaabe Academic Resource Centre (AARC)
Supervision Received: Manager, Indigenous Community Relations, Training & Development
Supervision Exercised: Student Assistants/Volunteers
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Scale: $60,471 to $75,589 annually.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
A. Coordination of Cultural & Social Events/Activities/Projects 50%
B. Anishinaabe Student Success Services/Retention 30%
C. Shingwauk Anishinaabe Student’s Association Guidance/Support 10%
D. Administrative/Other Duties 10%
TOTAL 100%
Under the direction of the Manager, Indigenous Community Relations, Training and Development, the Anishinaabe Student Success and Cultural & Social Events Program Coordinator will develop and facilitate student cultural, social, and academic supportive activities as part of the overall Anishinaabe student success and retention strategy.
The Coordinator will work collaboratively across departments to engage students with academic and support initiatives to help with their transition to the university. The Coordinator will develop, deliver, and assess a wide range of social and cultural programming and family-oriented events and activities for Anishinaabe students at Algoma University. The incumbent will collect and compile student participation statistical data as requested and required by the Manager for reporting purposes for Algoma University and the Post-secondary Education Fund for Aboriginal Learners (PEFAL) funding.
The Anishinaabe Academic Resource Centre (AARC) is designed to work closely with Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) students, and all university faculties and services areas, to develop initiatives that support and benefit Anishinaabe (FNMI) students. The AARC provides culturally appropriate teaching and learning resources across various disciplines and helps to facilitate connections with FNMI communities, government, and other agencies to encourage and facilitate FNMI opportunities for research, employment, experiential and cross-cultural learning, and leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordination of Cultural & Social Events/Activities/Projects (50%)
Develop and execute communication plan for all AARC special events and initiatives, services, and projects.
Lead the planning, organization, and implementation of major events (e.g. Powwows, Elders Conference, Grade Six Education Day, etc.) including organization of volunteers and staff for event support, grant writing, and fundraising.
Lead the planning, organization, and implementation of weekly events/activities on-campus (Elder in Residence, Soup's On, Full Moon Ceremony, annual Ghost Feast, Anishinaabe Student Orientation, Welcome Week, etc.).
Engage with the local Anishinaabe communities and organizations, the local district school boards, and other planning committees on a number of relevant initiatives.
Lead the planning and coordination of special events and other symposia in the AARC (e.g. Taking Care of Our Land Symposium, Anishinaabe Inendamowin Research Symposium, etc.).
Responsible for the logistics and upkeep of the University’s Fire Arbour and Teepee.
Facilitate various seminars and workshops, including culturally based restorative practice, mental health first aid, suicide intervention, and topics of general interest for staff, faculty, students, and the community at large.
Contribute articles and other news stories to the monthly newsletter.
Anishinaabe Student Success Services/Retention (30%)
Develop and maintain relationships with the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association (SASA), the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU), Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG), Children of Shingwauk Alumni, and other key members of the University community to ensure that Anishinaabe students have a positive experience at Algoma University.
Support academic orientation and advising for First Nation Social Services Administrators' students.
Support academic orientation and advising for additional certificate programs that may be developed or transferred under the AARC portfolio.
Respond to incoming inquiries and direct them to appropriate resources as necessary.
Establish and coordinate a student leadership program, including peer tutoring and peer mentorship approach to student success, and provide student leadership training in a variety of subject areas.
Establish access to computer labs and other resources for Anishinaabe students across the University.
Establish and maintain the Community Culture and Support Program (Elders In Residence, and Knowledge Keepers) and regularly review program policy, processes, and services across the university.
Establish a multidisciplinary Anishinaabe-specific resource repository for the purpose of supporting students and faculty academically, including videos, e-books, articles, games, land-based and experiential learning resources, cultural teaching and learning resources, etc.
Plan and coordinate the Anishinaabe graduation ceremony.
Plan, develop, and implement a Transition to the Workplace program for Anishinaabe students.
Engage Anishinaabe alumni to support current Anishinaabe student success through organizing networking and mentoring opportunities.
Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students’ Association Guidance/Support (10%)
Act as primary staff resource and provide support and guidance to the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students Association (SASA), including providing relevant updates collected from various committees.
Plan and design regular and ongoing Anishinaabe student events/activities throughout the year in collaboration with SASA Executive.
Assist with the planning, organizing, and implementation of major SASA events, including purchasing gifts, facilitating mailings, booking caterers, meeting rooms and guest rooms, and other administrative support.
Ensure SASA executives adhere to the SASA constitution and committee requests.
Support the SASA electoral process, and assist with election results.
Assist with SASA executive schedules and biographies, as new executives are onboarded.
Administrative/Other Duties (10%)
Maintain participation records of all AARC and SASA events/activities, with an evaluation and report for each.
Supervise student staff, volunteers, and placement students as required.
Responsible for tracking receipts and providing recommendations for program/events/activities spending.
Assist the Manager with other Anishinaabe student service-related activities, as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Effort
Moderate: Event set-up; occasional heavy lifting of boxes and promotional materials for events and groceries for SASA lounge
Physical Environment
Minimal: Minimal exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions
Sensory Attention
Moderate: Moderate need for detailed/precise work to be completed while accommodating interruptions
Mental Stress
Moderate: Some schedule flexibility/irregular hours, including events and weekends, for events, meetings, etc.; sensitivity for students with various emotional, personal, and social issues/concerns/needs; crisis intervention and sensitivity for students with various cultural and language issues/barriers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree in any field, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) communities and/or students in a culturally safe environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
Certification to facilitate Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, and restorative practice with Anishinaabe populations is required.
Strong background with, and knowledge of, Anishinaabe organizations is required.
Lived experience with Anishinaabe culture and community, with demonstrated knowledge of Anishinaabe ways of knowing, understanding, and being, is required.
Experience working in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Proven ability to organize and coordinate events.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent use of technology for collaboration.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter at:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=325cbdb8-d490-4480-ae8d-d332911ec006&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=530604&lang=en_CA&source=CC2
no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024.
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
