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Opportunities Coach, Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways

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.

Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) welcomes First Nations, Inuit and Métis students to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) with academic and social programming that builds confidence, knowledge and skills as students begin their journey to exciting degree and career opportunities.

Primary Purpose:Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) in the College of Arts and Science is seeking a part-time team member to support Indigenous students in accessing co-curricular leadership and growth opportunities, including career-readiness and academic extension activities (e.g. conferences, internships, scholarship and bursary opportunities, community-engagement, networking events).

Nature of Work: Reporting to the ISAP Team Lead, College of Arts and Science, the ISAP Opportunities Coach will join a dynamic administrative and instructional support team with offices located in the Trish Monture Centre for student success at the USask Saskatoon Campus. The ISAP Opportunities Coach will contribute across co-curricular and curricular elements of ISAP programming during the fall/winter academic terms, working closely with the ISAP Team Lead and Programs Officer, with a focus on connecting students to existing and emergent experiential and hands-on learning opportunities that support career-exploration and skills development. The ISAP Opportunities Coach will actively mentor students through exploration of and application to scholarship, internship, research, and career opportunities that align with their learning and personal development goals. May to August, the ISAP Opportunities Coach will coordinate developmental and culturally-engaged cohort gatherings for Indigenous undergraduate students engaged in research and work placements; work with the ISAP team to communicate with prospective and incoming students; and support delivery of ISAP Summer Start, an academic orientation held in late August. This position requires strong interpersonal accountability, intercultural responsiveness, sensitive coaching of and advocacy for students in academic and experiential learning environments, and enthusiasm for Indigenous student success.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: The ISAP Opportunities Coach will be assigned tasks and areas of responsibility to support ISAP’s implementation of co-curricular programming elements, including ISAP’s peer mentorship program. Reporting to the ISAP Team Lead, typical accountabilities for the ISAP Opportunities Coach will include:

• Support student leadership development and peer mentor training in collaboration with the ISAP Programs Officer
• Liaise with the Student Employment Centre, Awards Office, Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, Indigenous Student Union, and Undergraduate RSAW Initiatives office to build and maintain a broad awareness of co-curricular learning, career-readiness, and scholarship opportunities available to Indigenous undergraduate students
• Collaborate with the ISAP staff, peer mentors, and instructional team to ensure that students’ academic needs are met with proactive and growth-focused programming and opportunities
• Support ISAP LC event coordination, including ISAP’s academic orientation, Summer Start
• Actively mentor current students through exploration of and application to scholarship, research, career-readiness, and community-engagement opportunities
• Coordinate cohort gatherings for students engaged in summer employment, research, and internship opportunities, with a focus on explicit transferable skills development and culturally-relevant perspectives on research and lifelong learning
• Support ongoing planning and assessment within the ISAP team through open, creative, and student-centered feedback and reflection

Education: Applicants to this position should have a post-secondary degree or certificate in a field relevant to academic pathways in the College of Arts and Science (no disciplinary preference); and/or significant experience with group facilitation and student advocacy in post-secondary spaces. Understanding of Indigenous community priorities and socioeconomic factors affecting post-secondary access for Indigenous students in Saskatchewan will be a strong asset for this position.

Experience: Prior experience with, or knowledge of, ISAP’s first year learning communities and peer mentor program will be considered an asset. A background in, or knowledge of, post-secondary undergraduate studies will be considered an asset.

Skills: Creative, confident, and empathetic individual who enjoys contributing fresh ideas and celebrating student and team success

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Able to task-shift fluidly; ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Able to work independently; within a dynamic and culturally diverse team; and with direction, as needed
• Able to connect and establish trust and rapport with current and prospective students, both one on one and in group contexts
• Commitment to Indigenous student success in the College of Arts and Science and beyond
• Able to communicate clearly and adaptively with colleagues
• This position requires experience with electronic file management; use of common software (e.g. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Canva, Google Jamboard, etc); comfort with online learning management systems (e.g. Canvas); and enthusiasm for in-person scholarly and culturally-centered activities
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan’s key employment arenas, common career pathways, professional colleges and accreditation bodies, and experience working with Indigenous students will be considered strong assets.
  
  Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Sandy Bonny at 306-966-1448.

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 strengthening 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.

Department: College of Arts & Science
Status: Term 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00-4:00
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.5 FTE
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $52,050.00 - 81,328.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 1
Posted Date: 10/9/2024
Closing Date: 10/23/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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.