Indigenous Student Advisor - Saskatoon, Canada - Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition Number

P14986
Posting Title
Indigenous Student Advisor (Casual)
Classification
Instructor
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus
Building
Prince Albert Campus, Technical Building
Other Building
Academic Building
Date Posted
02/20/2024
Closing Date
02/29/2024
JIQ #

Start Date

01/12/2024
End Date
06/07/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Ongoing
No
Category of work
Casual
Bargaining Unit
Faculty Association
Hours of Work

hours
Salary Range

As per instructional grid
Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

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

Casual hours
Posting Status
Open
This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic's employment equity program. You will be required to provide documentation to verify your Indigenous citizenship/membership during the recruitment process.

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
Meet with Indigenous applicants individually or in small groups to clarify career goals and assess program suitability.
Function as a team member in the coordination and onsite delivery of summer transition programming for Indigenous students.
Attend staff, divisional and program head meetings, as appropriate.
Establish proactive, student centered relationships with campus community: program heads/staff, student development, Indigenous student centers, enrollment services.
Collaborate with program head and instructional staff to promote early identification of student issues.
Coordinate the development of personalized student learning plans in collaboration with the program and student development.
Provide ongoing intensive proactive support to students to ensure that learning plans are followed.
Coordinate and deliver individual and group tutoring sessions and facilitate scheduled study sessions for Indigenous students.
Provide instruction in life skills topics to empower Indigenous students to achieve their education goals and to enhance employability skills.
Liaise with funding agencies and sponsors.
Assist students in accessing community and cultural support, provide referrals internal and external to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and advocate on behalf of students.
Record statistics for accountability purposes.
Participate in ongoing skill development activities.- QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Completion of a recognized postsecondary certificate/diploma/degree and/or journey status.
Two years recent, relevant experience in advising/supporting Indigenous people.
Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and facilitate group discussions. Life skills coach training/certification and/ or similar professional development would be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the network of social, financial and support agencies in the communities which serve Indigenous people.
Extensive demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous issues in Saskatchewan including contemporary social cultural issues and the relationship of these to the recruitment, retention and transition issues of Indigenous students in a postsecondary environment.
Demonstrated ability to function as a role model for students.
Effective organization and planning skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, including interviewing skills.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and/or in a group setting.
Training and/or experience in the use of common software packages, i.e., MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.

**Desired QSA