Student Placement Coordinator - North Bay, Canada - Nipissing University

Nipissing University

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Nipissing University POSITION

DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:
Student Placement Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:
Office of Indigenous Initiatives

CLASSIFICATION:
Coordinator A

WAGE GRADE: 50

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full-Time Support

SUPERVISOR:
Community Service Learning Officer

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Community Service Learning Officer, the Student Placement Coordinator will be an ambassador for the University supporting specialized programs serving First Nation, Metis and Inuit students on-campus and in the local community through the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning (BCSL) and Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Initiatives (WIMI) programs.

The Student Placement Coordinator will coordinate, implement, and support student placements in the Biidaaban Community Service-Learning and Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Initiatives programs through a practice and approach rooted in Indigenous worldview and honouring the reclamation of Indigenous cultures, lands, voices and ways of knowing.

As a member of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives team, the Student Placement Coordinator, among its many roles, is responsible for supporting effective partnerships between community partners, students, and faculty.

The Student

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Biidaaban Community Service-Learning and

Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Initiatives Programs (75%)

Coordinate and implement a database for all student placements in Biidaaban Community Service
Learning (BCSL) and participants in Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Initiatives (WIMI) programs
In consultation with CSL Officer and Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator, implement a recruitment plan for student participants in BCSL and WIMI programs on campus
Ensure required documentation such as Criminal Record Checks, confidentiality agreements, and health declarations are complete and up to date
In consultation with CSL Officer coordinate training, debriefing sessions and evaluations for BCSL program student volunteers
In consultation with the Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator, assist with the coordination of training, debriefing sessions and evaluations for WIMI student mentors and volunteers
Develop and monitor weekly program schedules
Present timely and efficient responses to student placement issues
Coordinate transportation logistics
Organize and collect student evaluations and weekly reports
In support of the CSL Officer, and Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator, visit placement students and mentors while in community
Engage with Indigenous youth, where needed, when on site in support of programs
Assist the CSL Officer and Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator in preparation of Memorandums of Understanding
Be the first point of contact for BCSL and WIMI program inquiries from students
Coordinate all logístical planning for special events and initiatives related to the BCSL and WIMI programs

Program promotion and information sharing with University Departments and Community (25%)

Collaborate with other departments for effective promotions and events in support of BCSL and WIMI programs.
Organize and support the promotion of BCSL and WIMI to the campus community and externally to the larger community through contributions to the website, social media, and other materials for students, faculty, and partners
Record and maintain current, accurate and timely information on status of all partnerships
Provide key information, content and any other relevant information on marketing and information sharing to the public
Capture, prepare, edit, and preserve video and photographic documentation and photo/video release forms for social media and reports
Provide support to CSL Officer and the Indigenous Mentorship Coordinator in the maintenance of regular communications with community partners
Responsible for logístical coordination of Advisory Committees for Biidaaban Community Service-Learning and Wiidooktaadwin Indigenous Mentorship Initiatives
Maintain and update program website information
Collect and consolidate data for reporting and program evaluation
Prepare materials for program activities

Any other tasks assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Undergraduate degree in a human-services discipline

Training and/or experience may be substituted for formal academic training at the discretion of the University._

Training, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required:

One to three years of practical experience
Experience engaging and supporting Indigenous students, communities and/or organizations
Experience in marketing, promotions and communications
Experience with program and project development and maintenance
Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle
Strong working knowledge of Indigenous culture and worldview
Strong ability to coordinate schedules, peoples and arrangements for placements
Excellent ability to engage with First