Indigenous Student Support Specialist

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada George Brown College Full time

CLOSING:
May 12, 2023

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Land_ _
Acknowledgement

  • George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

Equity Statement_ _**
GBC Vision

  • To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._

Key responsibilities:

  • Participates and acts as a resource within the campus community for needs aligned with supporting student success and informing the campus community of aspects important in the understanding of Indigenous culture and knowledge.
  • Supports Indigenous student recruitment and participate in the northern recruitment tour, and in local recruitment events and information fairs.
  • Liaise with Indigenous students encouraging involvement and supporting their learning by working closely with other departments with a focus on outreach, access, transition, and academic support programs.
  • Make Early Alert calls, document problems identified by students and staff, ensuring timely and accurate responses to requests.
  • Works to identify and correct root causes of problems due to mix of highly integrated processes.
  • Coordinates all logístical planning of student services events.
  • Plans and delivers cultural programming and organize events.
  • Plans and executes the Indigenous Initiatives graduation event yearly. Plans the pow wow and logistics yearly.
  • Represents Indigenous Initiatives and participates in larger college events and other divisional events such as on campus interactive learning days, information sessions, etc.
  • Work with other areas of the College to support their student activities and events.
  • Assists Knowledge and Wisdom Keeper with arranging class visits, student meetings, traditional teachings.
  • Coordinates meetings via, zoom, Microsoft Teams and Blackboard Collaborate.
  • Submits smudge policy for events and order food and materials for events.
  • Provides administrative support to Indigenous Initiatives.
  • Coordinates the usage of all marketing and collateral materials including banners, brochures, and calendars.
  • Acts as frontline customer service representative and contact for students, prospective students, staff, and public who approach the office in person or via other means of communication.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

  • Threeyear diploma/degree or equivalent from a recognized postsecondary institution in Social Sciences (Political Science, Sociology, History) or Marketing or Business Administration or Event Management or Human Resources is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing acquired through courses, certificate (e.g., Indigenous Knowledges and Experiences certificate) or equivalent lived experience.
  • Minimum five years' experience delivering service and support to students in a postsecondary environment; with experience working with Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit) communities/agencies.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with Knowledge Keepers, and Elders is needed.
  • At least three years of your experience should be in planning and managing events involving outside stakeholder groups ranging in size from 1 to 800 participants.
  • Experience working in an office administrative role is an asset.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; branding/promotional material software (e.g., Canva) is preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Must demonstrate excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, and team building skills; ability to be flexible and meet deadlines amongst changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team. High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational, planning, coordinating and multitasking skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, and people skills.
  • Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decisionmaking processes.
  • Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on diversity and equity.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 kg or 44 lbs for events that mínimally occur once a month.
  • Able to travel between campuses, community organizations, and special events.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes:

  • The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal postsecondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us:

George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employ

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