Instem Program Coordinator

1 month ago


Lethbridge, Canada University of Lethbridge Full time

**Job Title**
- InSTEM Program Coordinator

**About the University**

**It’s your time to shine**
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.

We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

**Position Details**
- The Indigenous STEM (InSTEM) Program Coordinator is a key position within Destination Exploration at the University of Lethbridge, dedicated to breaking systemic barriers to education for Indigenous youth. This role designs, coordinates, and delivers culturally relevant STEM outreach programs tailored for K-12 students, their families, and teachers. By fostering authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers, the coordinator ensures programming aligns with Traditional Knowledge while promoting pathways to post-secondary education.

Reporting to the Manager of Destination Exploration, the coordinator oversees program logistics, supervises staff, and develops innovative STEM initiatives that weave together Western STEM and Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Acting as a mentor and advocate, this role creates a welcoming and safe environment for Indigenous youth to explore STEM while strengthening their connection to the University of Lethbridge and future learning opportunities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Community Engagement & Representation: Build authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to ensure cultural protocols and Traditional Knowledge are respected in program design and delivery.
- Program Development & Delivery: Lead the creation, coordination, and evaluation of both on-campus and off-campus InSTEM programs, including camps, workshops, and land-based learning experiences, aligned with the Alberta K-12 curriculum and Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
- Staff Supervision & Training: Train and mentor InSTEM and DE instructors, ensuring professional growth and effective delivery of culturally sensitive STEM programming.
- Promotion & Outreach: Develop promotional materials, manage partnerships with schools and community organizations, and collaborate with university departments to foster student engagement.
- Operational Management: Oversee logistics for all programs, including scheduling, registration, travel arrangements, and program statistics for reporting to funders and stakeholders.

**Position Qualifications**

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., education, STEM, Indigenous Studies)

**Experience**:

- 1-2 years working with youth or education, with a focus on working with Indigenous communities.

**Job Specific Knowledge & Skills**:

- Intimate and working knowledge of the current structures of the Blackfoot People and other local Indigenous Peoples.
- Working knowledge of the Alberta K-12 Curriculum.
- Experience working with youth and adults in an educational capacity.
- High attention to detail and safety considerations when working with minors.
- Digital literacy, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential.
- Strong problem-solving skills, highly adaptable to changing schedules.
- Strong ability to relate and connect with Indigenous learners.
- Lived Experience: Indigenous identity or demonstrated experience navigating barriers faced by Indigenous communities is highly valued.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Standard First Aid and CPR.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance.
- A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.
- Familiarity with Blackfoot or Indigenous languages (preferred).

**Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)**
- $5,291.00 - $5,990.00 monthly

**Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)**
- $5,291.00 - $6,687.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 12)

**Campus**
- Lethbridge

**Employment Group**
- AUPE

**Position Category**
- Other



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