Aboriginal Liaison Specialist

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada NAIT Full time

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**:

- Focus on making the student 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.
- Coordinate Prospective Aboriginal Youth (PAY) Program
- Foster community and engagement including the coordination and promotion of peer mentoring, elder services, aboriginal cultural awareness programs.
- Student recruitment. In collaboration with Student Recruitment, 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**:

- Thorough knowledge of NAIT’s academic processes, programs and services.
- Well-developed research skills
- Cultural competency, especially knowledge of and experience working in the Aboriginal community.
- Knowledge of record-keeping practices, electronic and manual.
- Highly developed interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly developed written communication skills.
- Organizational and scheduling skills.

**Qualifications**:

- Related degree such as Native Studies or similar.
- Experience in direct involvement with front-line educational advising, employment counseling, assessment and case management, career advising and/or placement.
- Equivalencies may be considered.
- Physically able to lift and carry supplies as required.
- Valid Driver’s License

**Remuneration**: $54,323.62 - $71,448.00 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Administrative Officer I).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 12 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.

**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**

You can find the latest information on NAIT’s response to COVID-19 at nait.ca/covid19.

**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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