Indigenous Student Success & 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, education, or Indigenous Studies with a minimum of two or three years related work experience.
Please submit your cover letter and resume in one document, via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. In accordance with Article 12.05 (b) of the OPSEU Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement and OPSEU Part-Time Staff Collective Agreement first consideration is given to those internal applicants. The search committee would like to thank all applications for their interest in Nipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
