Program Lead, First Nations STEM Futures Academy
1 month ago
Queen's University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the development and implementation of a new holistic and longitudinal delivery model of outreach programming for First Nations youth. The Program Lead, First Nations STEM Futures Academy will be responsible for designing and delivering outreach workshops, presentations, and experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) specific to Indigenous populations, with a regard for Traditional Knowledges in STEM fields.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and deliver outreach programming to a wide variety of audiences, primarily, but not limited to, intermediate school children in grades 6-8, and high-school aged youth.
- Liaise with classroom teachers, principals, guidance counselors, and community groups to determine type of outreach support required to complement current and future curricula as well as to meet InEng program objectives.
- Coordinate logistics for the delivery and development of on-campus resident programming.
- Represent InEng as required at Indigenous community events such as career fairs, post-secondary information sessions, and school visits designed to engage students for a future in STEM.
- Collect, compile, summarize, and report relevant information and statistics on outreach activities, with specific reporting duties associated with the First Nations STEM Futures Academy.
- In collaboration with the Director, prepares funding reports to major donors on the progress and development of the First Nations STEM Futures Academy.
- Contributes to the fundraising objectives of the InEng unit, particularly as it involved the First Nations STEM Futures Academy and outreach programming more broadly.
- Researches and creates new material for marketing and communications related to Indigenous outreach in STEM and the First Nations STEM Futures Academy.
- Supports the talent framework process by hiring and supervising staff and volunteers, in collaboration with the Director.
- Provides guidance and day-to-day direction of the unit personnel, in collaboration with the Director.
- Advises the Director on general direction and policy needs for the overall K-12 outreach program, with special focus on the FN STEM Futures Academy.
- University degree in Education required, with a preference for undergraduate studies in Engineering, Sciences, or related area.
- Indigenous citizenship (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with demonstrated community involvement and strong knowledge of First Nation cultures, communities, customs, practices, and communication styles required.
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Check ('CPIC') and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
- Valid Province of Ontario Class G driver's licence required.
- Able to work independently to organize, plan, and self-initiate both long-term and short-term goals.
- Able to analyze data to provide statistical reports and updates on outreach activities.
- Able to work collaboratively and effectively within a small group setting.
- Able to work with Indigenous youth from intermediate school aged through university.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular, the ability to empathize and communicate effectively with Indigenous clients and the Queen's University community.
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail, time management, and the ability to set and balance evolving priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public presentation skills.
- Strong relationship-building skills combined with an ability to develop and proactively use networks to build rapport to seek or provide help.
- Computer and office skills, including web-based technology and ability to adapt to emerging technology.
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