Administrative Assistant, Indigenous Language Instructor’s Program (ILIP), Competition # COPE-21-17, Thunder Bay, ON

Administrative Assistant

Indigenous Language Instructor’s Program (ILIP)

Thunder Bay Campus

Part-Time, Permanent

COPE, Level 5

Competition # COPE-21-17

Do you have a passion for Indigenous languages, peoples, and families? Do you believe in the revitalization of Indigenous cultures through language learning and celebration?

Reporting to the Coordinator, and an integral part of the Department of Aboriginal Education and Faculty of Education, the incumbent is responsible for overall administrative responsibilities associated with the Indigenous Language Instructor’s Program in the Faculty of Education. A brief outline of the responsibilities follows. A job fact sheet detailing the required duties is available in the Office of Human Resources.

DUTIES:

• As first point of contact, compassionately work with Indigenous students and families to support

  their transition to post secondary school life;

• Provide administrative assistance including correspondence and reports, answering and/or

  directing student and community inquiries;

• Assist with the promotion of the programs and opportunities of Anishinaabemowik;

• Assist with the preparation of promotional materials, marks submissions, recommendations for

  the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), surveys, and graduate records;

• Maintain databases with student records, enrolment and program statistics;

• Assist with the organization, scheduling, course allocation, etc. associated with

  summer programming;

• Assist in bi-yearly celebration of language programs traditional name and other ceremonial

  activities associated with the on-going management of Anishinaabemowik;

• Provide administrative support to language programs faculty and staff;

• Other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a post-secondary education;

• Experience working in a similar capacity with knowledge of Indigenous language and culture and/

  or a sensitivity towards Indigenous peoples;

• Proficiency with computers, including Google Workspace, Zoom, and web page editing skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, including tact and courtesy

  with special consideration for Indigenous community communication preferences;

• Exceptional attention to detail;

• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to multitask a variety of duties with frequent interruptions;

• Knowledge of educational authorities and organizations, including the Ontario College of

  Teachers (OCT) considered an asset.

*Important Note: This position is a combination of part-time and full-time hours to reflect programming needs: up to 17.5 hours per week during the September-April period, and up to 35 hours per week during the May-August period. Exact dates and scheduling may be flexible and subject to change.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting a single PDF document, quoting #COPE-21-17, containing a cover letter and resume by 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 2021 to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

Fax: 807-346-7701

Email: careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.