Indigenous Student Recruiter and Advisor

6 days ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time
About the Role

Douglas College is seeking a highly motivated and culturally sensitive Indigenous Student Recruiter and Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Future Students' Office, you will play a vital role in promoting programs and services to Indigenous students, fostering a positive and inclusive college environment, and supporting the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Promote and Coordinate Indigenous Student Recruitment Programs
    • Develop and implement strategies to promote Indigenous student recruitment and retention programs, including research, design, and execution of events, presentations, and services.
    • Collaborate with Indigenous Student Services, the Aboriginal Stream, the Student Navigator, and other stakeholders to support Indigenous students during the recruitment phase.
    • Present information to small and large groups on the benefits of post-secondary education, Douglas College programs, admission requirements, student services, financial awards, and funding options.
  • Supervise Student Assistants and Co-op Students
    • Identify, interview, and hire Student Assistant and Co-op positions under the direction of the Supervisor and the Manager.
    • Design and implement training experiences and act as a professional mentor to student employees.
    • Coordinate the scheduling and daily operations of this group, including monitoring absences and providing time sheet approval.
  • Support the Associate Student Recruiter Advisor
    • Support the supervision of the Student Ambassador volunteer group, including training, coordination of daily operations, communications, and performance.
  • Perform Other Duties
    • Provide onsite supervision for College events that involve student activities.
    • Perform other duties as assigned to support the Future Students' Office.
Requirements
  • Indigenous Ancestry and Cultural Awareness
    • Indigenous ancestry preferred or extensive cultural awareness, intimate understanding of ways of knowing and being, and worked with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
  • Education and Experience
    • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary educational institution plus two years' related work experience.
    • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
  • Skills and Abilities
    • Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, including written and verbal fluency in the English language.
    • A working knowledge of the B.C. post-secondary education system, including admission requirements and programs, graduation, partnerships, and articulated agreements with a clear emphasis on Douglas College.
    • An excellent and thorough understanding of Indigenous history, customs, culture, issues, values, and belief systems.
    • Demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous peoples and communities.
    • Experience in supporting Indigenous learners and/or communities.
    • General knowledge of financial services and processes, including entrance scholarships, band funding, and Canada & BC Student Loan application processes.
    • A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM system (or similar system).


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