Mini-university Team Leader, Indigenous Student
3 weeks ago
**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
**About Us**:
The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) works towards fostering a thriving student environment, to inspire Indigenous students at Western to realize their full potential through the provision of culturally relevant space, services, and advocacy that encourage wholistic and strength-based approaches to learning. The ISC fits under the umbrella of Western’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) which leads system-wide change required to advance truth and reconciliation efforts, achieve equitable outcomes for Indigenous peoples, and implement Western’s institutional and Indigenous Strategic Plan. The OII is committed to building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities locally, provincially, nationally and internationally, and fostering an academic environment where all students, staff, faculty and community members experience the university as a welcoming, supportive, culturally-safe environment in which Indigenous languages, ways of knowing, being and doing are respected and supported.
**Responsibilities**:
The Mini-University Team Leader will lead the organization and delivery of all aspects of the Mini-University Summer Program under the guidance of the Community Enhancement Coordinator. The Mini-U Team Leader will provide continuous care for Indigenous youth during the program sessions and oversee the Youth Mentors (five positions). The incumbent will offer leadership, energetic engagement and encourage youth to participate in all Mini-University activities meaningfully. This role is also responsible for assisting in training five Youth Mentors and taking the Community Enhancement Coordinator's place when they are not present. This position will act as a point-of-contact for staff, youth, and partners alike in executing the Mini-University program. Staff are required to work in-person for the duration of their contract. Mini-University staff will work out of the Wampum Learning Lodge at Western University.
**Qualifications**
The following are the minimum qualifications needed to fulfill the job:
- Previous experience working in a leadership or co-leadership position, particularly Western's Indigenous Student Centre Mini-U Program, is preferred.
- Previous experience working with youth programs or summer camps is an asset.
- Experience working with Indigenous youth in a group and educational setting is an asset.
- Understanding of educational barriers that exist for Indigenous youth and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, organizations, and cultures.
- Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
- Awareness of and sensitivity of the diverse nature of Indigenous cultures.
- Able to maintain and promote confidentiality.
- Able to keep healthy and professional working relationships and open communication with students, staff, and community partners.
- Able to work well with others, maintain open and effective communication with all staff.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Able to work effectively under pressure.
- Mature, good character, integrity, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
**Requirements**:
- Must attain Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Two references and contact information.
- Must be available during program dates.
**Why Western?**:
**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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