Indigenous Student Success Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

Indigenous Student Success Coordinator

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.

Primary Purpose: The oyateki partnership aspires to lead and facilitate transformation to change the lives of Indigenous youth for the better. This collaborative body is comprised of represents from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Gabriel Dumont Institute and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. The Indigenous Student Success Coordinator will respond to the needs of USask Indigenous students by working with the Office of the Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE), other USask staff and faculty across various portfolios and partners.

Nature of Work: As a member of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement team, the Indigenous Student Success Coordinator will report directly to the Program Coordinator. This position is unique at the University of Saskatchewan in that the incumbent will have a professional home within the office of the Office of the Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE), and is directly connected the oyateki partnership. The oyateki partnership aspires to lead and facilitate transformation to change the lives of Indigenous youth for the better. The coordinator will contribute to empowering Indigenous USask students, increasing self-efficacy, and improving systems access and navigation in post-secondary education by furthering relationships with USask stakeholders to develop research-informed programming. The position will provide outreach and support to prospective and current students. They will work to co-create supportive pathways for Indigenous students, enhance opportunities for authentic relationship building, and provide supportive services and communication to guide Indigenous learners as they move through the learning and development cycle of post-secondary education. Additionally, the coordinator will directly support and uplift transition programs and initiatives for Indigenous youth considering and entering post-secondary.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

Working in collaboration with OVPIE and USask stakeholders to develop, implement, support, and evaluate student engagement and support initiatives, increase positive experiences and outcomes for Indigenous learners, and support transition to post-secondary at USask.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify barriers and opportunities in support of Indigenous student success and to enhance quality of learning experiences
• Provide individual support and guidance to Indigenous students across USask
• Research and be informed of post-secondary student engagement, success, and support frameworks while conscious of the needs and strengths of Indigenous students
• Collaborate and participate within community events to promote recruitment and engagement
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of reports, documents, communications
• Provide updates to the OVPIE team, stakeholders, and oyateki project
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Skills:

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills required; strong student service focus; contribute to a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment, able to engage stakeholders and build consensus; demonstrated capacity for facilitating and managing change; able to work independently and thrive as an integral part of a cross-unit team; full computer literacy required.

Must have highly effective interpersonal skills and well- demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills; efficient, productive and innovative work in a dynamic and fast passed working environment; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals while demonstrating tact, diplomacy and professionalism; demonstrated ability to develop and nurture relationships with students; creative thinking skills. Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with Elders and Knowledge Keepers in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner.

Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License.

Willing to acquire training such as ASIST and Mental Health First Aid.

Inquiries regarding this position can be direct to Anteia Waldron, Voir email sur ca.edajobs.com

Department: Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent Employment Group: ASPA Shift: Monday to Friday 8am - 430pm Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1 Posted Date: 5/7/2025 Closing Date: 5/20/2025 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Yes Driver's License and Abstract Check: Yes Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable Vulnerable Sector Check: Yes

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.