Academic Program Manager, Indigenous House of

6 months ago

Edmonton, Canada NORQUEST COLLEGE Full time

**Job Description**:
**ACADEMIC PROGRAM MANAGER, INDIGENOUS HOUSE OF LEARNING**

**ACADEMIC STRATEGY AND INTEGRATION**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who will lead the Indigenous House of Learning in exploring, developing, and implementing decolonial possibilities within NorQuest College and in establishing the Indigenous House of Learning. The Indigenous House of Learning brings together a dedicated team of critical Indigenous thought leaders who work collaboratively across the institution to build the foundation for the future of Indigenous Peoples education and to advance strategic initiatives.

Importantly, the Indigenous House of Learning will work to achieve outcomes that will support the resurgence, reclamation, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples' knowledges, languages, histories, cultures, and traditions. The Academic Program Manager works with the Dean, other senior administrators, chairs, faculty and staff to establish and implement college-wide and Indigenous Peoples’ Education goals and objectives.

Reporting to the Dean, Academic Strategy and Integration, the Academic Program Manager helps to integrate planning and achievement towards NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include as we look to implement Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Decolonial Indigenization work into everything we do.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Provide leadership and direction in the development of a strong team within ASI, promoting and practicing the NorQuest Qs, while contributing to the development and implementation of divisional and program strategic plans.
- Consulting and collaborating regularly with cultural advisers, faculty and senior academic leadership to determine vision and direction of Indigenous Peoples’ education and strategic initiatives.
- Work in partnership with various divisions and units, as well as key knowledge holders (ie. Elders, Knowledge Keepers), on developing responsive strategies and initiatives that meet the needs of the communities we serve, and the college’s strategic objectives as it relates to decolonization/decolonial possibilities.
- Collaborate with other PSIs, relevant knowledge holders and experts, on governance models that support treaty-based relationships within higher education, and in the development and implementation of Indigenous-led institutes in fine arts, land-based learning, STEAM, employment and training, and other specialized areas as required. This includes but is not limited to: credit, non-credit and dual credit opportunities.
- Represent divisional unit and faculty with various college stakeholders, including College faculties and divisions.
- Represent college to other stakeholders such as the Colleges and Institutes of Canada (CICAN), Indigenous organizations, other PSIs, and others as identified and required.
- Write briefing notes, position papers, presentations, and other materials.
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, mentorship, and performance development support to direct reports, promoting a culture of continuous learning and commitment to student and faculty experience.
- Build the annual business plan and hold teams accountable for results and develop the skills and capabilities of staff to meet growing demand.
- Set goals and objectives, provide feedback, coach for performance, develop technical, analytical and interpersonal skills of the team.
- Deliver professional development and training to staff and faculty.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Master’s Degree or equivalent direct experience is preferred; however, overall merit will be determined by a panel including Indigenous Peoples. We recognize that there are Indigenous ways of knowing that are equivalent and beyond equivalent to a master’s degree.
- 5 years' experience in a leadership/management/senior advisory position including experience in leading change initiatives.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities, and Indigenous learners specifically, and a strong understanding of “best practices” in Indigenous community engagement.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**

***As a difference maker you bring:

- Experience in program or product development and administration.
- Proven leadership experience and skills; demonstrated experience working with different levels of leadership to engage and influence positive outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; demonstrated public speaking skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy skills.
- Experience preparing and monitoring strategic plans and budgets.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and experience with strategic planning and development.
- Experience in making difficult decisions in relation to staffing and program needs.

**SALARY**:$111,219 - $139,052 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit pr

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