Indigenous Outreach

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada OCAD University Full time

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we work, stand and create._

**_ Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service. _**

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre (ISC), the Indigenous Outreach & Events Coordinator provides outreach to Indigenous OCAD University (OCAD U) students, staff and faculty, and the Indigenous community. The Coordinator organizes and promotes social, cultural, curricular, and co-curricular programming, events, projects, and opportunities both on campus and in the community to enhance Indigenous students’ experience. The Coordinator maintains ISC online and internal communications, planning and coordinating of programs and events along with supporting the OCAD U Indigenous Alumni Circle. Working in collaboration with internal and external partners, the Coordinator develops relationships between Indigenous OCAD U, Indigenous alumni, community partners and organizations to support community building and create opportunities for Indigenous OCAD U students.

**Summary of Responsibilities**:

- In collaboration with ISC staff, develop, coordinate, and support weekly programming, workshops and events supporting Indigenous students’ academic, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing
- Maintain proactive communications with Indigenous OCAD U (students, staff, faculty), internal partners, and Indigenous community partners; manage and distribute the ISC weekly newsletter
- Design communications and promotional materials for announcements, programming, and events; manage the ISC social media accounts and department website to ensure access to accurate, timely, and relevant information
- Deliver internal outreach to raise awareness of the services, supports, and resources available to Indigenous OCAD U students through the Indigenous Student Centre
- Assist in identifying and promoting internal and external bursaries for Indigenous OCAD U current and prospective students
- Coordinate annual events including orientation and welcome events for new students, the Indigenous graduate reception at convocation, and represent the Indigenous Student Centre at University events
- Provide support to the Indigenous Student Association (ISA) as needed, assisting with the coordination and promotion of ISA programming and events
- Build relationships with internal partners to collaborate on projects and programs that support Indigenous students’ curricular and extracurricular needs, including Indigenous OCAD U faculty, Indigenous Visual Culture Program, Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (CEAD), International Programs & Collaboration Office, Campus Life, Alumni Relations, and Admissions & Recruitment
- Collaborate with the Coordinator, Indigenous Admissions & Recruitment Support in coordinating visits from prospective students, schools, and groups
- Work in consultation with Alumni Relations to provide outreach and support for the OCAD U Indigenous Alumni Circle; developing a network of Indigenous creatives, connecting them with current and prospective Indigenous OCAD U students to support their creative and professional development
- Work with the CEAD to support outreach and promotion of experiential learning, career development and creative entrepreneurship pathways for Indigenous students and recent graduates
- Support CEAD in assessing proposals for Indigenous students, partnerships between organizations, community agencies and OCAD U; involve Indigenous faculty and staff, as needed, in creating beneficial opportunities for Indigenous students
- Collaborate with CEAD in developing programming and events to engage Indigenous alumni with current and prospective Indigenous students for mentorship, support and career development
- Coordinate outreach to Indigenous OCAD U alumni, faculty, Indigenous Education Council, Indigenous employers and community organizations to initiate professional and career opportunities
- Support the ISC in initiating relationships with Indigenous communities in the GTA and surrounding area to develop opportunities, including cultural and land based learning opportunities for Indigenous students
- Assist the Manager, Indigenous Student Centre in related functions contributing to the successful operations of the Centre

**Qualifications**:

- Indigenous citizenship (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), connection to an Indigenous community, lived experience and an understanding of the Indigenous culture(s) and practices
- Experience with the administration of Indigenous community programming, education and arts
- Understanding of Indigenous cultural, educational, political and economic conditions
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent, with a minimum of t


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