Indigenous Access Program Coordinator
Overview
Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Access Program Coordinator will be responsible to manage all aspects of the Indigenous Access Programs. This includes supervision of the ITYP Program Coordinator and the direct coordination and management of the Indigenous Nursing Entry Program (INEP), and the Indigenous STEM Entry Program (ISTEM).
Responsibilities
- Manage the Indigenous Access programs including, but not limited to, human resource aspects, development, planning, scheduling, execution and evaluation.
- Course instruction, teaching academic skills, critical thinking and university transitions. Develop syllabi, content and tools.
- Liaise with other departments to organize and coordinate the delivery of programs and department run activities
- Administration of program including selection and screening process
- Manage promotional activities to highlight programs
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- An Undergraduate degree in related field
- Masters degree in a related field is an asset
- At least two years of teaching or related experience in Indigenous education
- Bachelor of Education degree is an asset
- A thorough understanding of the public education system, from high school, including adult education, through to post-secondary
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and online education platforms
- The ideal candidate will be a person with lived experience as a First Nation, Inuit or Métis person
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.