Coordinator, Support Services

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. Indigenous Truth policyand Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Primary Purpose: The Oyateki Student Success Coordinator works directly with students, instructors, programs and colleges from all University of Saskatchewan campuses to coordinate educational, personal, and community development programming for Indigenous students at the Prince Albert USask campus. Student success is supported through the provision of personal support and advocacy, group programming, cultural supports, events, community building and student engagement activities.
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 representatives from USask, Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). According, this position will respond to the needs of USask Indigenous students by working closely with the Office of the Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement and key stakeholders across USask including units within the Teaching, Learning, and Student Experience portfolio and in collaboration with the Kahkisiw Community of Practice, and Oyateki Project partners. This position is dedicated to Indigenous student academic and personal success and is committed to supporting Indigenous student transition, resiliency, and graduation by providing Indigenous students at USask with personal, social, and cultural supports through programs, services, and events. The coordinator will take a lead role with direction from the OVPIE in the development of an integrated and effective system of personalized student services, that not only supports Indigenous students from prospective student to graduate, but also improves the overall quality of the student experience by applying student success models.
The coordinator will work in close collaboration with USask stakeholders, colleges, units, and other community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate individual support services and student engagement programming.
· The coordinator will connect with and guide Indigenous students to utilize USask support services offered by USask unites including, but not limited to, Student Wellness Services, Access and Equity Services, Career Services, and the International Student and Study Abroad Centre. The coordinator will be required to develop strong relationships with these units and others across USask.
· Utilize student success models and frameworks to student development, the coordinator will facilitate programming (personal, social, cultural, and academic), workshops, and presentations that address the diverse needs of Indigenous students. Initiate referrals for specialized assessments to a variety of professionals to assist in identifying impacts of specific disabilities and providing documentation of disability.
· Participate in Kahkisiw Community of Practice.
· Education:  The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in a related field; A knowledge of diverse Indigenous social, cultural, and economic contexts particularly as it relates to barriers to post-secondary education.
Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.
Employment Group: ASPA Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
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. Indigenous Truth policyand Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Primary Purpose: The Oyateki Student Success Coordinator works directly with students, instructors, programs and colleges from all University of Saskatchewan campuses to coordinate educational, personal, and community development programming for Indigenous students at the Prince Albert USask campus. Student success is supported through the provision of personal support and advocacy, group programming, cultural supports, events, community building and student engagement activities.
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 representatives from USask, Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT). According, this position will respond to the needs of USask Indigenous students by working closely with the Office of the Vice Provost, Indigenous Engagement and key stakeholders across USask including units within the Teaching, Learning, and Student Experience portfolio and in collaboration with the Kahkisiw Community of Practice, and Oyateki Project partners. This position is dedicated to Indigenous student academic and personal success and is committed to supporting Indigenous student transition, resiliency, and graduation by providing Indigenous students at USask with personal, social, and cultural supports through programs, services, and events. The coordinator will take a lead role with direction from the OVPIE in the development of an integrated and effective system of personalized student services, that not only supports Indigenous students from prospective student to graduate, but also improves the overall quality of the student experience by applying student success models.
The coordinator will work in close collaboration with USask stakeholders, colleges, units, and other community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate individual support services and student engagement programming.
· The coordinator will connect with and guide Indigenous students to utilize USask support services offered by USask unites including, but not limited to, Student Wellness Services, Access and Equity Services, Career Services, and the International Student and Study Abroad Centre. The coordinator will be required to develop strong relationships with these units and others across USask.
· Utilize student success models and frameworks to student development, the coordinator will facilitate programming (personal, social, cultural, and academic), workshops, and presentations that address the diverse needs of Indigenous students. Initiate referrals for specialized assessments to a variety of professionals to assist in identifying impacts of specific disabilities and providing documentation of disability.
· Participate in Kahkisiw Community of Practice.
· Education:  The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in a related field; A knowledge of diverse Indigenous social, cultural, and economic contexts particularly as it relates to barriers to post-secondary education.
Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required.
Employment Group: ASPA Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
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. 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. 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. Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.