Community Service-learning Officer - North Bay, Canada - Nipissing University

Nipissing University

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North Bay, Canada

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Description

Nipissing University

POSITION TITLE:
Community Service-Learning Officer

DEPARTMENT:
Office of Indigenous Initiatives

CLASSIFICATION:
Administrative

SALARY LEVEL:
Three (3)

EMPLOYMENT DEFINITION (STATUS):Full-time Administration

SUPERVISOR:
Manager, Indigenous Student Success

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

As a member of the Nipissing University team, the Officer will be an ambassador for the University and provide leadership and strategic direction for the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning (BCSL) program.

As a member of the Office of Indig
- enous Initiatives, the Officer, among its many roles, is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships between Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) communities, area school boards, faculty, and students on behalf of the University.

The Officer will also oversee and manage the fiscal operation the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning program. Work
- ing with students, faculty, area school boards, and community partners, the Officer will develop, implement and support the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning opportunities and projects as well as implement the key goals and objectives identified in the Aboriginal Strategic Plan and the University strategic plan. The Officer supervises the Student Placement
Coordinator.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration of the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning program (50%)

Provide strategic development and planning for the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning program
Distribute and administer all human, physical, and financial resources effectively and efficiently
Review and implement current administrative policies and procedures, and develop new policies and procedures
Provide direction, leadership and coordination to team and team functions
Develop project standards, framework and protocols
Develop memorandums of understanding with school boards and community partners
Develop, maintain and communicate timely information on status and progress of all partnerships
Prepare statistical reports and other reports for funding purposes, for institutional analysis, information sharing and publications
Oversee the development and implementation of a database for CSL placements
Develop a recruitment plan for students as well as orientation, trainings and debriefings for students participating in programs
Develop, implement and monitor annual operating budget
Ensure the program and office function efficiently and effectively
Develop, maintain and continue to improve a communication and information management strategy
Evaluate the overall programs with relevant stakeholders and recommend changes based on findings
Conceptualize theme and goals for all special events related to the programs
Develop short and long range plans for the programs that respond to the strategic and academic plans of the University and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives
Determine priorities and establish goals and objectives accordingly using the most efficient and effective methods
Advise senior leadership Biidaaban Community Service-Learning opportunities, projects and operations

Budget development, oversight, preparation and administration (20%)

Set priorities, develop and manage Biidaaban Community Service-Learning budgets effectively, efficiently and in a fiscally responsive manner
Prepare annual program budgets
Prepare grant proposals for external sources and agencies
Prepare annual reports and collaborate with finance officers to complete annual financial statements

Recruit, train, supervise, and support students (20%)

Organize and facilitate workshops, orientation and training sessions for students
Prepare and deliver presentations
Supervise students on placement, including site visits
Facilitate debriefing sessions
Develop protocols and processes for engaging with youth, and ensure that protocols respond to policies of par

- ticipating school boards and First Nation communities

Administrative responsibility for marketing, research, and liaison initiatives (10%)

Working with the colleagues and internal public relations offices, develop and implement a campuswide BCSL marketing plan that uses effective media to promote
Provide key information, content and any other relevant information on marketing and information sharing to the public
Oversee the capture, preparation and editing of video and photographic documentation of programs
Research and develop effective resources (including training literature and manuals), and other resources that will be used by faculty, staff, students and community partners
Organize sessions and learning opportunities for audiences on BCSL
Establish and maintain regular communications with community partners, schools and First Nations
Organize meetings, committees and workshops for administrators, students, community partners, and schools
Gather and make available informatio