Indigenous Student Success Support Coach - Saskatchewan, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Saskatchewan, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition Number

P14536
Posting Title
Indigenous Student Success Support Coach (Regina or Moose Jaw)
Classification
Band 7
Location
Multiple Locations (Please check posting details)
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw Campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Building

Other Building

Date Posted

08/11/2023
Closing Date
08/22/2023
JIQ #
039
Start Date
09/05/2023
End Date

Open Until Filled

No
Ongoing
Yes
Category of work
Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Professional Services
Hours of Work
Non-Regulated (144 hours)
Salary Range

- $2, $2,405.92
Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Nonregulated (144 hours)
Posting Status
Open
This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic's employment equity program.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous.

A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA):

Job Duties
Job Duties
The Indigenous Student Success Support Coach is aimed at promoting a positive Indigenous student experience by supporting the Indigenous Student Success Strategy on increasing Indigenous student enrollment, and retention.

To achieve this, they will prepare perspective Indigenous student for post-secondary by:

Support postsecondary transition programs for Indigenous students based on a clear understanding of education needs.
Intended first point of contact for information and advising for future students, counsellors, teachers, parents, external community partners, and the public.
Extend invites to new students to orientation and other events and is responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of major recruitment events such as selected high school visits, presentations and workshops, guidance counsellor workshops.
Meet with high schools and adult basic education programs that have a high population of Indigenous students and make classroom presentations.
Develop close and trusted relationships with Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan, so we can respond to their specific educational concerns and needs.
Work closely with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Adult Literacy Program
Collaborate with communications in managing targeted social media campaigns.
Work with marketing & communications to develop, Indigenous recruitment communications plan, standards and processes that are reflective of the Indigenous Student Success Strategy
Provide a studentcentered approach across all activities and department
Contribute to student communications
Connect students with supports
Advance Saskatchewan Polytechnic reputation by assisting in developing strategic relationships with partners
Advancing reconciliation
Travel required
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Certificate in office administration or business
Three years of relatable experience in Indigenous communities with event planning, presentations, and public speaking.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal,
Intermediate proficiency with computers and common software packages
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to work alone and a part of a virtual team
Demonstrated experience working directly with Indigenous peoples in a learning environment
Demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills
Demonstrated experience in managing project and/ planning events
Ability to create and maintain internal website and external social media posts
Valuing Diversity

**Desired QSA