Post Secondary Education Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

Lake Babine Nation (LBN) is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our team as the Post-Secondary Education Coordinator.

JOB SUMMARY

The Post-Secondary Education Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and organizing educational opportunities and experiences for students looking to enter posts econdary programs. The Post-Secondary Education Coordinator will work collaboratively with post-secondary institutions and programs to implement culturally safe and inclusive engagement opportunities for students interested in post-secondary education. The Coordinator will play a key role in the Education Department, building relationships with students and providing support and resources to them.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist post-secondary students with funding sources and application processes to educational institutions.
• Assist students with the transition to post-secondary.
• Create and establish contacts and relationships with various post-secondary institutions.
• Assist in monitoring the grades of First Nations students within each post-secondary institution, providing assistance and resources if necessary.
• Develop, coordinate, and organize First Nations educational opportunities and experiences for students.
• Implement post-secondary education funding policies and procedures in alignment with fiscal year reporting.
• Support with strategic planning and budgets in collaboration with the Education Department.
• Assists post-secondary students with funding sources and school applications.
• Prepares reports to the Education Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration, Education, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an educational administration role, preferably in post-secondary education.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with First Nation communities.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Previous experience coordinating educational engagement events and opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office and M365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and other technical tools and platforms.
• Working knowledge of education program practices and policies, including AANDC policies and procedures.
• Understanding of cultural safety in an educational setting.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Demonstrates respect, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Communication: Effectively engages with students, members, staff, and outside contacts.
• Planning & Coordination: Manages all elements of post-secondary engagement opportunities for students from concept to delivery.
• Professional: Respectful in all communications, maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all interactions; displays professional etiquette in telephone and email communication.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships across institutions and with students.
• Cultural Awareness: Integrates cultural values into engagement opportunities.

At Lake Babine Nation, we believe that through good governance, we will ensure all members have a healthy, traditional, and prosperous future. Our commitment to respect, honesty, tradition, and health and wellness helps enable a strong community and brings a rich culture to Lake Babine Nation as a workplace. Our commitment to excellence creates the opportunity for an empowering and rewarding career with the Nation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.43-$33.64 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Additional pay:

• Retention bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burns Lake, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person