Project Manager, Indigenous Engagement term
7 months ago
**This is a 1-Year Term position**
The Office of Indigenous Engagement is dedicated to advancing the University’s commitment to indigenization and reconciliation, including meaningful integration of Indigenous knowledges, expertise, and partnerships in all aspects of the University and strengthening relationships with Indigenous Community.
Please note: In the latter stages of the selection process, additional steps supporting the verification of Indigenous identity will occur for individuals who are invited to an interview with the selection committee.
**Responsibilities**:
- Manage community engagement initiatives.
- Facilitate project strategic planning activities including managing project timelines, staff, tracking deliverables and managing budget.
- In coordination with AVP, Indigenous Engagement (AVP-I) assess portfolio initiatives and projects, identifying risks and developing mitigating tactics to ensure success.
- Identify projects in support of furthering the Indigenization and reconciliation programming at the UWinnipeg.
- Lead the consideration and initiation of new programs by:
- Gathering project requirements from stakeholders and clients;
- Assessing the viability of the project;
- Preparing recommendations on proposed projects based on the assessment;
- Overseeing approved projects by establishing and implementing work plans, project scope, objectives, specifications, schedule, costs, processes, etc. Determine which projects can be managed independently and which projects require support of a project team.
- Manage changes to project scope and guide other project team in developing alternate strategies.
- Prepare project updates and reports for presentation to stakeholders.
- Utilize innovative methods and courses of action which may be drawn from considerable knowledge and experience, identify risks associated with the project(s) which may result from diverse stakeholders’ opinions and expertise.
- Establish, develop and monitor budgets, making projections and authorizing expenditures for all project/budget costs.
- Work with the Director and the AVP-I to analyze community engagement data and evaluate and recommend initiatives.
- Provide support to the greater Indigenous Engagement team, as required.
- During the absence of the AVP-I, co-lead the activities of the unit in collaboration with the Director, Community Learning and Engagement and the Director, Indigenous Community Relations, as needed.
- Research global best practices on indigenization; conduct periodic review of University programs to recommend areas for improvement.
- Identify emerging needs for Indigenous Engagement programs and oversee the development or update of program contents.
- Coordinate educational program delivery.
- Estimate staffing needs and recruit facilitators for programs in the context of approved budgets.
- Monitor facilitators’ evaluations, and obtain feedback from clients to ensure that program expectations were met.
- Identify, establish and maintain effective relationships with Indigenous communities and partner organizations.
- Consult with stakeholders (internal and external) and draw on findings to recommend programs to support the University’s commitment to indigenization.
- Develop and deliver outreach activities and materials to increase awareness of University programs at the regional, national, and international level.
- Oversee the use of social media accounts to promote activities of the department.
- Manage financial activities of projects/programs.
- Promote Indigenous Engagement programs, ensuring that positive financial results are achieved, including revenue generation and expense management.
- In consultation with the AVP-I, sets and defines the programs’ goals and priorities plan, leads their implementation and reviews the outcomes.
- Collect and analyze data on the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Provide logistics support on projects, such as coordinating meetings and sharing information.
- Maintain project records and files.
- Reconciling VISA expensing, invoicing, archiving receipts, liaising with Finance and Accounts Payable
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Business, Commerce, or a related area.
- Project Manager Certificate preferred.
- 5 years’ experience in project planning, coordination and management, preferably in a post-secondary environment or a combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, governments.
- Experience with budget preparation and administration including grants monitoring.
- Experience coordinating and facilitating training programs. Experience with event planning and organization.
- Highly motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent presentation and communication skills - both verbal and written
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relat
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