Aboriginal Liaison Specialist, Nîsôhkamâtotân

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

**NOTE: This is a temporary position for one year with the possibility of extension.**

Reporting to the Manager, Aboriginal Liaison Services, the Aboriginal Liaison Specialist is responsible for implementing and providing services, resources and activities designed to increase the retention rate of Aboriginal students and facilitate in the recruitment of Aboriginal Students. This position will support the students and activities of the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre in order to promote student academic and personal success. Major areas of responsibility include student advising and facilitating such programs as the Prospective Aboriginal Youth (PAY) Program, peer mentoring, elder services and aboriginal awareness. All Centre staff are responsible for establishing and supporting a warm, friendly and welcoming environment for all students and staff, as well as visitors to the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre.

**Key Responsibilities**:
With a** focus on **making students feel welcome and comfortable within the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre and NAIT, the goal is to provide support services to assist students in promoting individual growth and managing educational and personal concerns. This is done through:

- Coordinating Prospective Aboriginal Youth (PAY) Program
- Fostering community and engagement including the coordination and promotion of peer mentoring, elder services, aboriginal cultural awareness programs.
- Participating in student recruitment activities - In collaboration with Student Recruitment, this position will initiate, coordinate and participate in organized presentations, tours and special events, both on and off campus to professionally promote NAIT and NAIT's Aboriginal support services and programs.
- Administration duties including coverage of the welcome desk in the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre when required.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Cultural competency, especially knowledge of and experience working in the Aboriginal community
- Well-developed research skills
- Well-developed Interpersonal communication skills
- Well-developed written communication skills
- Knowledge of record-keeping practices, electronic and manual
- Organizational and scheduling skills

**Qualifications**:

- Related degree such as Arts, Commerce, Business Administration, Native Studies or similar.
- Experience in direct involvement with front-line educational advising, employment counseling, assessment and case management, career advising and/or placement.
- Physically able to lift and carry supplies as required.
- Valid Driver’s License is an asset
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

**Remuneration**:$2,063.58 - $2,714.07 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Administrative Officer I).
- This position is covered by the AUPE (Alberta Union of Provincial Employees) Collective Agreement._

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

**Health and safety**

NAIT continues to encourage everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

**Additional requirements**

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

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