The University of Prince Edward Island invites applications to fill a coordinator position to support UPEI Indigenous students. Reporting to the Director and working with other members of the Student Affairs team, the Coordinator of the Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre will be responsible for the effective delivery of programs and services to support Indigenous students, with a primary focus on university access and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise Indigenous students through the student life cycle from recruitment through graduation, providing cultural, personal, and academic support
• Collaborate with and support the Elder(s) in Residence
• Collaborate with and support initiatives offered through UPEI's Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS)
• Hire, train and supervise student leader(s)
• Develop and/or coordinate Mawi’omi Centre resources and activities to promote a sense of community and belonging for Indigenous students while raising awareness of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and history at UPEI
• Design, promote and deliver programs and outreach activities, online and in-person, for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students
• Work in conjunction with the academic support team and recruitment team in working with high school counsellors and appropriate community resources that aim to support Indigenous students with post-secondary enrolment
• Work with faculty and staff on student engagement and retention initiatives for Indigenous students
• Network with on and off campus community groups and collaborate on events

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education and experience is required, though a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Three years’ experience supporting and/or working with people, ideally in a post-secondary environment
• Familiarity working within Indigenous communities is essential
• Experience working with a diverse student population reflecting the reality of today’s campus, including issues of culture, gender, orientation, and equity would be considered assets
• Experience in leadership roles is essential and experience working on provincial and regional committees would be considered an asset
• Student-centered individual with well-developed listening, observational, and interview skills
• Must demonstrate an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Both facilitation and event planning skills are required, and student support program design is an asset
• Previous experience in building community is essential. Having knowledge and experience addressing the challenges of student engagement is an asset.
• Candidates are required to state their Indigenous status in the application and proof of such is part of the hiring process